people, all those who opposed the coup were arrested, detained and punished
for exercising their rights, and harsh sentences including mass death penalties
were passed on dissidents. The Complainant however noted that former
President Mubarak was released and cleared of any charges.
14. In view of the foregoing, the Complainant submits that under the current regime,
exhaustion of domestic remedies is impossible, as the military is ruling the
country, and that any judge who shows any independence from the military
would be punished by being sacked or removed.
Lawyers and attorneys are also
not left out of such punishments as the judic
Egypt has collapsed by
subduing itself to the military rules
ntences have become
politicized’.
15. In view of the foregoing, the Com ple
the Authorities against the Vi
discriminatory segregation; (i
torturing of detainees; (iv)
, committed by
@ following: (i)
‘ople; “(ii) crime of
the course of trial
int on 15 December 2015 and acknowledged
seized
of the
Commission,
mission
on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) was
ommunication during the 19th Extra-Ordinary Session of the
from 16 to 25 February 2016.
19. By letter and note verbale dated 07 March 2016 the Complainant and the
Respondent State were informed of the decision to be seized and the
Complainant was requested to present evidence and arguments on admissibility
within two (2) months.
20. By letter and note verbale dated 04 May 2016 the Complainant and the
Respondent State were informed that the Communication was deferred during