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3 stories for 2026-02-23 ยท Egypt

Egypt 3
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Refugees, displacement & migrant/labor rights ยท Al-Araby Al-Jadeed

Millions of Egyptian delivery workers lack legal protections

According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, millions of delivery workers in Egypt operate without legal protections or formal employment status. The report highlights the precarious working conditions faced by this large informal workforce, which lacks access to labor law safeguards, social security benefits, and dispute resolution mechanisms. These workers remain outside Egypt's formal labor framework despite forming a significant portion of the country's gig economy.

โ›“๏ธ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence ยท Mada Masr Arabic

Egyptian prosecutors release four Al-Ahly club supporters held without charge

Egypt's Public Prosecution has released four supporters of Al-Ahly club who were being held in preventive detention. The release follows what appears to be a legal challenge to their continued incarceration. Details regarding the reasons for their initial arrest and detention remain unclear from available reporting.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Press freedom & treatment of journalists ยท Mada Masr Arabic

Egypt postpones trial of Al-Bawaba journalists over wages dispute

An Egyptian court postponed the trial of two journalists and nine staff members from Al-Bawaba News on February 23, 2026. The case involves allegations that the news outlet failed to comply with minimum wage requirements. The trial was rescheduled for March 22, following a defense request to review case files. A separate labor court is scheduled to hear claims from Al-Bawaba journalists regarding unpaid wages.