human rights defender
Mohamed Abo Horeira
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
Organization affiliation
- Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms
HRD's year of birth
1987
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
- Lawyer
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
HRD's geographical origin
Urban
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
HRD's bio and work
Mohamed Abo Horeira is an Egyptian human rights defender and lawyer known for his extensive work in advocating for civil and political rights. He has played a significant role in defending the rights of political detainees and advocating for freedom of expression in Egypt. As a legal expert, Mohamed has provided legal assistance to numerous activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens who have been subjected to arbitrary detention, unfair trials, and other forms of state repression. His commitment to justice and human rights has made him a prominent figure in Egypt's human rights community. However, his activism has also made him a target of state authorities, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Despite the risks, Mohamed continues to be a vocal advocate for the rule of law and the protection of human rights in Egypt. His work has garnered both national and international recognition, underscoring the importance of legal advocacy in the fight against repression and injustice.
Detained since
Oct 31, 2018
Charge(s)
- Terrorism
Sentence
The First Circuit of Terrorism Felonies, acting as the Emergency State Security Court based at Badr Criminal Court, under the presidency of Judge Mohamed Saied El Sherbiny, issued a verdict on 5 March 2023, in case number 1552/2018 State Security Supreme, commonly known in the media as the Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms case, sentencing him to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
He suffers from severe vision problems and wears prescription glasses, as he can barely see with one eye. He has been denied family visits for years and remains held in solitary confinement, with no contact with other detainees. Even access to medication is prohibited.
Latitude: 30.161522060567602
Longitude: 31.78625822069383
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Africa: Northern Africa
Location of detention - City/Town
Badr City
Location of detention - Facility
Badr City - Badr 3 Prison
Recent case update / evolution
He has experienced a deterioration in his health while in detention, following a hunger strike in protest against what he described as “inhumane” conditions of detention.
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- Country(ies) of nationality
- HRD's year of birth
- 1987
- HRD's Gender
- Man
- Type of HRD
- Lawyer
- HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
- Organization affiliation
- Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms
- HRD's Picture
- HRD's bio and work
Mohamed Abo Horeira is an Egyptian human rights defender and lawyer known for his extensive work in advocating for civil and political rights. He has played a significant role in defending the rights of political detainees and advocating for freedom of expression in Egypt. As a legal expert, Mohamed has provided legal assistance to numerous activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens who have been subjected to arbitrary detention, unfair trials, and other forms of state repression. His commitment to justice and human rights has made him a prominent figure in Egypt's human rights community. However, his activism has also made him a target of state authorities, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Despite the risks, Mohamed continues to be a vocal advocate for the rule of law and the protection of human rights in Egypt. His work has garnered both national and international recognition, underscoring the importance of legal advocacy in the fight against repression and injustice.
- HRD's geographical origin
- Urban
- Country or area of detention
- Region of detention
- Africa: Northern Africa
- Location of detention - City/Town
- Badr City
- Location of detention - Facility
- Badr City - Badr 3 Prison
- Geolocation of detention
Latitude: 30.161522060567602
Longitude: 31.78625822069383
- Geolocation of detention
- Detained since
- Oct 31, 2018
- Current Status
- In prison (sentenced)
- Charge(s)
- Terrorism
- Sentence
The First Circuit of Terrorism Felonies, acting as the Emergency State Security Court based at Badr Criminal Court, under the presidency of Judge Mohamed Saied El Sherbiny, issued a verdict on 5 March 2023, in case number 1552/2018 State Security Supreme, commonly known in the media as the Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms case, sentencing him to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment.
- Recent case update / evolution
He has experienced a deterioration in his health while in detention, following a hunger strike in protest against what he described as “inhumane” conditions of detention.
- Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
He suffers from severe vision problems and wears prescription glasses, as he can barely see with one eye. He has been denied family visits for years and remains held in solitary confinement, with no contact with other detainees. Even access to medication is prohibited.
- Documented by
- Consent status
- Consent to register, store and publish the information
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