An Egyptian criminal court has decided to keep 11 individuals on its official terror list for another five years, following a legal request tied to a major national security case.
The decision was handed down by the Badr Criminal Court’s Second Circuit, overseen by Judge Wagdy Mohamed Abdel Moneim. It includes names that have previously been associated with terror-related investigations in Egypt. The individuals are accused of connections to banned groups and suspected activities intended to disrupt national stability.
This update stems from Case No. 571 of 2020, a high-profile file under the Supreme State Security branch. The case has been central to Egypt’s ongoing efforts to address alleged terrorist networks, especially those involving financing or planning operations against the state. The Public Prosecutor submitted the request for the extension based on findings from these investigations.
The renewal, made official through publication in Egypt’s Official Gazette, ensures the designation remains in place as soon as the prior five-year term expires. The legal action enables the authorities to maintain restrictions such as travel bans, asset freezes, and monitoring under anti-terror laws.
Egypt’s counter-terrorism framework, particularly Law No. 8 of 2015, allows wide-ranging measures against individuals and groups labeled as threats. Since declaring the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group in 2013, Egypt has broadened its scope of surveillance and legal action targeting what it views as dangerous elements within its borders.
Authorities continue to defend these actions as necessary for national security. Meanwhile, human rights organizations have voiced concerns over the impact on civil liberties, claiming the law is often used to suppress dissent. The debate remains ongoing as Egypt balances internal stability with calls for legal reform.