On 5 March, an emergency court convicted human rights lawyer, Hoda Abdelmoniem on bogus charges stemming from her human rights work and sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment following a grossly unfair trial. During a rare prison visit on 26 June, her family learned that her health has deteriorated further and she has developed inflammation of the nerves. Despite this and her additional serious health problems, including a kidney disease, a heart condition arterial thrombosis, and high blood pressure, the authorities continue to deny her the healthcare she needs.
