Fayed, an Egyptian journalist and online commentator, remains detained without trial since May 2020, charged with disinformation and joining a terrorist group. The detention followed a series of Facebook posts in which he was critical of the government response to COVID-19. On April 24, 2022, after prolonged pre-trial detention, Fayed was released in a general amnesty. He had shown signs of stress during hearings and was held incommunicado for several days before being formally charged.
Abdo Fayed
Is case active: Yes
Country:Egypt
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released