Egypt: Release dozens detained over Gen Z online group calling for political change

Egypt urged to release dozens detained over Gen Z002 online group

Amnesty International on Tuesday called on authorities to immediately release dozens of people detained in Egypt over their alleged involvement with Gen Z002, the Discord-based group used to discuss political issues, criticize government policies, and organize discussions about bringing meaningful change to the country. In January 2026, Gen Z002 organized an online poll titled “Popular Referendum to Remove El-Sisi,” which asked participants whet…

Amnesty urges release of Egyptians detained over Discord group

A digital rights expert has warned that the arrests mark a chilling shift towards targeting of the 'broader digital public'.

Egypt: Release dozens detained over Gen Z online group calling for political change

The Egyptian authorities must release dozens of people detained for their association with a Gen Z online group calling for political change and publishing content critical of the government, Amnesty International said today.  Since late May, officers from the National Security Agency (NSA) arrested at least 50 people, including nine women, for being part of the “Gen Z002” group on the social media platform, Discord, which called in October 2025…