After writing critically of the government’s detention of political prisoners on the news website Darb, Samy was abducted in Alexandria by security forces on May 20, 2020 and held incommunicado for 10 days. She appeared in state custody on May 31 and was detained without trial for 18 months. Authorities released Samy on August 29, 2021, pending investigation.
Shimaa Samy
Is case active: Yes
Country:Egypt
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Conditional Release