Activist Ramy Shaath denounces an increase in “arbitrary detentions” in Egypt

Published on : 01/28/2022 – 19:49

I have seen hundreds of people thrown in jail for a joke or a message, or even a ‘like’ on a Facebook post”, assures Ramy Shaath.

Asked about his renunciation of Egyptian nationality before his release, Ramy Shaath said he had “no choice”, calling the situation a “clear case of blackmail”. He also says he understood that “silence was expected of him” and affirms that he has already received threats urging him to do so.

Finally, Ramy Shaath criticizes the European position vis-à-vis human rights in Egypt. According to him, it lacks firmness and is “short-termist”, because it is conditioned by its economic interests.