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Egypt Court Removes 716 Individuals from Terrorism Watchlist on November 24, 2024, Nearly Half of Those Listed

Nov 24, 2024, 02:59 PM

On November 24, 2024, an Egyptian court granted a request from the public prosecutor to remove 716 individuals from the country's terrorism watchlist. This decision was made after it was determined that these individuals had ceased their illegal activities against the state. The removal represents nearly half of those listed on the watchlist, reflecting a significant shift in the government's approach to monitoring potential threats. The public prosecutor's office did not provide specific details on the criteria used for this determination or the identities of those removed.