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Court overturns bail for influencer Shaker, orders 45-day detention pending trial

A specialized court has overturned the recent decision to release prominent social media influencer “Shaker,” who had been granted bail set at LE500,000. The court instead ordered his remand in custody for an additional 45 days. Defense attorney Mahmoud al-Shishtawy confirmed to the press that the prosecution had filed an official appeal against the release …

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Egypt Independent December 26, 2025

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, who has been held by US federal immigration for over two weeks, is set to be released and allowed to return to the UK. The London-based journalist and commentator, who was visiting the United States on a speaking tour, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month as …

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Egypt Independent November 12, 2025

Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader Moammar, released by Lebanon after 10 years in detention

Beirut Associated Press  —  Lebanese authorities released the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Monday after he paid a $900,000 bail, ending his 10-year detention for allegedly withholding information about a missing Lebanese cleric, security officials and a member of his defense team said. One of Hannibal Gadhafi’s lawyers, Charbel Milad al-Khoury, told …

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Egypt Independent November 11, 2025

Israel extends detention of eminent Palestinian pediatrician held without charge, lawyers say

An Israeli court extended the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya on Thursday, according to his legal team – nearly a year after the military first detained the Palestinian hospital director from Gaza without charge. Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) condemned the court decision to suspend the legal review of his case by six …

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Egypt Independent October 19, 2025