September 10th, 2017196Original: https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/mde12/7069/2017/en/
URGENT ACTION
COUPLE HELD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT FOR 66 DAYS
Ola al-Qaradawy and her husband Hossam Khalaf have been detained in solitary confinement since 3 July. On 30 June, security forces arrested them on charges of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood. They are...
August 27th, 2017176
Today Ola and Hosam were transferred to the Egyptian State Security Prosecutor’s office for the 4th detention renewal. Both of them were renewed for an additional 15 days without due process.
After 57 days of solitary confinement, the legal team who was present at the renewal hearing has expressed serious concern about their...
August 13th, 2017322Ola and Hosam were taken to the State Security Prosecutor’s office for a renewal hearing today, Sunday August 13, 2017. The Prosecutor has renewed their detainment for another 15 days for the 3rd time without due legal process.
Ola is being held in AlAnater prison and Hosam in Tora prison, both known for their inhumane treatment and...
August 13th, 2017138
"It hurts us to be blessed with much freedom, so much beauty, so much space, while I know you can't even leave your room for some sunlight, but I make up for it by praying for you every minute of it, and I know that with your strong faith, you can feel content in any place and situation you're in and that you will feel those...
On Wednesday, July 26th 2017 the National State Security Prosecution issued a decision to renew the detainment of Ms. Ola Yusuf Al-Qaradawi and her husband Hosam Khalaf pending investigation case No. 316 / 2017. This is the third unlawful renewal they have subjected to unjustly.
We emphasize that these measures are completely unjust...Development
On Tuesday, July 25, the State Security Prosecution delayed the renewal of the detention of Ms. Ola Yusuf Al-Qaradawi and her husband, Engineer Hosam Khalaf, until the next day, Wednesday 26 July due to an administrative error.Development
Egyptian Authorities have prevented the family of Mrs. Ola Yusuf Al-Qaradawi from her regular visit stipulated in accordance with the Prisons Law and its regulations. Similarly the request to visit Mr. Hosam Khalaf was also denied.
July 12th, 201790Statement by Lawyer representing Ola and Hosam:
"Mrs. Ola Yusuf al-Qaradawi's psychological and medical condition is deteriorating because of her continued solitary confinement for political motivations at a direct cost and danger to her health.
As well as her husband, engineer Hossam Khalaf, who feels helpless because of his...