In Egypt, about 60 people linked to the 'Gen Z' movement have been arrested since the end of 2026, according to an NGO

AI justification

Mass arrest of peaceful dissenters violates core human rights and suppresses civic space. | The arrests represent a severe violation of fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and opinion, directly undermining SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and core UDHR rights. The targeting of a youth-led movement for peaceful dissent, including digital organizing, constitutes a disproportionate suppression of civic space with significant chilling effects on civil society.