Egypt
Egypt's Public Prosecution ordered a 15-day detention extension for Hisham Hamdoun on Saturday, 18 January, who is facing allegations of harassment, defamation, and blackmail in connection with the highly publicized case known as the "Fayoum girl" case. The decision came in response to widespread public calls, sparked by a viral Facebook post, urging authorities to take action against Hamdoun. In response to the Public Prosecution's action, the National Council for Women issued a statement today expressing gratitude for the legal…