Coalition of Egyptian
In a bold display of political dissent, a coalition of Egyptian political parties openly denounced the actions of the current government over the arrests of its leaders. The Free Current coalition, comprising a variety of predominantly liberal opposition parties and notable figures, held a press conference to voice their concerns regarding the alleged persecution of politicians in the country.
Emad Gad, a spokesperson for the Free Current coalition, used the press conference on Monday as a platform to express their collective unease.
He asserted that the practices employed by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi’s administration posed a grave threat to Egypt’s political and economic future. The coalition’s criticism primarily focused on the government’s alleged persecution of political figures.
Since seizing power in 2013, President el-Sissi’s government has drawn significant criticism for its approach to dissenting voices.
Thousands of individuals suspected of supporting the banned Islamist party, the Muslim Brotherhood, have been detained, alongside secular activists and dissidents.
The government’s tactics have sparked allegations of human rights abuses, including forced disappearances, instances of torture, and prolonged detentions without trial.
The Free Current coalition, formed in June of the current year, represents a unified front of opposition parties and influential figures.
Tragically, one of the coalition’s prominent leaders, Hashim Kassem, found himself in legal trouble recently after a public altercation with a former government minister. Hashim Kassem’s arrest last week marked a concerning escalation.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, a reputable human rights organization, reported that Kassem will face multiple charges, including slander, defamation, and assaulting a public servant, during his trial scheduled for next month.
By xamse
August 29, 2023
