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EU: Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, on the trial in Egypt against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and the employees of the Ibn Khaldoun Centre and Hoda Association
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The European Union has closely monitored the legal proceedings in Egypt against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and the employees of the Ibn Khaldoun Centre and Hoda Association (League of Egyptian Women Voters).
The European Union believes that a vibrant civil society is a prerequisite for the social and economic development of Egypt.
The European Union is deeply concerned about the sentences passed by the Egyptian State Security Court on 29 July against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and his co-defendants.
The European Union expresses its surprise at the hasty manner in which the ruling was delivered which may question the respect for due process in the trial.
The Ibn Khaldoun Centre and the Hoda Association have - on the basis of duly signed contracts - received project funds worth a total of EURO 315.000 from the European Commission. On the basis of independent audits, there is no evidence of the alleged falsification of documents which seem to have been central to the case for the prosecution. In this respect, the EU reiterates its full support of the defendants whom in the view of the European Union only have carried out their scientific work in a responsible manner.
The European Union is of the opinion that the verdict against Dr. Ibrahim and his co-defendants has done serious damage to Egypt’s image abroad.
In view of possible new cassation or appeals proceedings, which are allowed under Egyptian law, the European Union will continue to follow Dr. Ibrahim’s case with attention and will remain in contact with the Egyptian authorities.
The European Union believes that a vibrant civil society is a prerequisite for the social and economic development of Egypt.
The European Union is deeply concerned about the sentences passed by the Egyptian State Security Court on 29 July against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and his co-defendants.
The European Union expresses its surprise at the hasty manner in which the ruling was delivered which may question the respect for due process in the trial.
The Ibn Khaldoun Centre and the Hoda Association have - on the basis of duly signed contracts - received project funds worth a total of EURO 315.000 from the European Commission. On the basis of independent audits, there is no evidence of the alleged falsification of documents which seem to have been central to the case for the prosecution. In this respect, the EU reiterates its full support of the defendants whom in the view of the European Union only have carried out their scientific work in a responsible manner.
The European Union is of the opinion that the verdict against Dr. Ibrahim and his co-defendants has done serious damage to Egypt’s image abroad.
In view of possible new cassation or appeals proceedings, which are allowed under Egyptian law, the European Union will continue to follow Dr. Ibrahim’s case with attention and will remain in contact with the Egyptian authorities.
