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ACTIVIST DENIED HEALTHCARE AMID UNJUST TRIAL

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Egyptian human rights activist and translator Marwa Arafa has been arbitrarily detained for over six years solely in relation to her human rights work, including supporting families of individuals detained for political reasons. Marwa Arafa has been separated from her daughter, now eight years old, since her arrest on April 20, 2020. In December 2024, the Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) referred Marwa Arafa to trial on unfounded terrorism related charges. Her next hearing in front of the Cairo Criminal Court is scheduled for October 17, 2026, amid concerns over violations of her fair trial rights, including her right to adequate defense. Marwa Arafa’s health has seriously deteriorated in detention, yet she continues to be denied the specialized healthcare she needs.

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President

Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein

Khalil el-Sisi

Arab Republic of Egypt

Your Excellency,

I am concerned about the continued arbitrary detention and deteriorating health of human rights activist and translator Marwa Arafa. She has now been arbitrarily detained for over six years solely in relation to her peaceful human rights activism.

In December 2024, the Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) referred Marwa Arafa to trial in front of the Cairo Criminal Court alongside 38 other defendants on unfounded terrorism-related charges. The charges against her stem solely from her human rights activism including support for families of individuals detained for political reasons. The proceedings against her have been marred by violations of her fair trial rights, including her right to adequate defense. Prison authorities in 10th of Ramadan prison have denied her access to her lawyer since May 2020. Despite the severe deterioration in Marwa Arafa’s health, the authorities have also failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.

I urge you to immediately and unconditionally release Marwa Arafa and drop all charges against her, as she is detained solely for exercising her human rights. Pending her release, she must be held in conditions meeting international standards for the treatment of prisoners and granted access to her lawyer and adequate healthcare, including in outside hospitals if necessary.

Yours sincerely,

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