Egyptian courts are set to hear a number of significant cases in the coming week, drawing attention from the public and media. The cases range from crimes of murder and assault to incidents that have sparked widespread interest. A notable case to be heard on Saturday involves two unemployed men accused of forming a gang specializing in stealing mobile phones from citizens by snatching them.
On the same day, the Cairo Felonies Court will hear the trial of a gang accused of exploiting children for begging. The defendants are accused of using children for begging, taking advantage of their vulnerability. This case highlights the ongoing issue of child exploitation in Egypt and the efforts of the authorities to combat it.
On October 5, the First Terrorism Circuit Court, based in Badr, will hear the trial of 53 defendants accused of being part of the "Tajama' cell". The case, numbered 11504 of 2026, relates to crimes committed in the New Cairo district. The court will consider the charges against the defendants, who are accused of terrorist-related offenses.
On October 6, the Giza Juvenile Misdemeanors Court will hear an appeal by a student and his girlfriend against a judgment convicting them of culpable homicide and fining them. The incident involved a girl selling hot drinks from a cart in the Hada'iq al-Ahram area, who died and another person was injured after being hit by a car.
On October 7, the Maadi Misdemeanors Court will hear the trial of businessmen Ismail Dollar and Bahi Suleiman, along with three others. They are accused of practicing thuggery and displaying force against cafe tenants. This case has garnered significant attention due to the prominence of the defendants.
The Giza Felonies Court will hear the trial of a grandmother, her sister, and another woman accused of poisoning the grandmother's grandchildren with chlorine and tainted blood. According to investigations, the defendants carried out the heinous crime, with the grandmother injecting one grandchild with menstrual blood and another with chlorine.
These cases reflect a range of social and criminal issues in Egypt, from exploitation and violence to poisoning and thuggery. The courts will consider the evidence and testimony in each case, aiming to deliver justice to the victims and their families. The trials are expected to draw significant public interest and attention from the media and human rights organizations.
Key points
- The Egyptian courts will hear the trial of 53 defendants accused of being part of a terrorist cell.
- A grandmother and her sister are accused of poisoning the grandmother's grandchildren with chlorine and tainted blood.
- Businessmen Ismail Dollar and Bahi Suleiman will face trial for practicing thuggery and displaying force against cafe tenants.
