Thirteen years after Rabaa massacre, families urge Egypt to free political prisoners

Thirteen years after Rabaa massacre, families urge Egypt to free political prisoners Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 11:05 On 14 August 2013, Egyptian forces under Abdel Fattah el-Sisi killed at least 900 pro-democracy protesters Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, eastern France, on 17 June 2026 (AFP) Off The Families of Egyptian Detainees Association (Feda) on Friday called on the Egyptian government to release political prisoners on the 13th anniversary of the Rabaa massacre . Feda, which represents the families of political detainees held in Egypt, urged "Egyptian authorities to release those imprisoned in connection with the Rabaa events, as part of efforts to turn the page on this painful chapter in Egypt’s history". "Those who took part in a peaceful sit-in to express their views were transformed from victims into defendants and accused persons," the group said.