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Egyptian Prosecutors Seek Maximum Penalty Against Christian Convert Who Left Islam Said Mansour Rezk Abdelrazek faces a possible death sentence, while his lawyers allege he is being prosecuted for refusing to renounce Christianity. Egypt guarantees freedom of belief in its constitution, yet this case raises questions about religious liberty as Abdelrazek awaits his next court hearing on December 8.

🚨🇪🇬 FOUR COPTIC CHRISTIANS. FOUR STORIES OF PERSECUTION. ONE URGENT DEMAND: JUSTICE. ✝️💔 Under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, serious questions remain about whether Egypt’s constitutional promises of religious freedom and equality are being upheld for its Coptic Christian community. Behind the official displays of religious unity are Christians whose cases raise urgent concerns about prosecution, discrimination, freedom of expression, and due process. ⚖️ THE LEGAL BARRIERS TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Church licensing restrictions, blasphemy laws, cybercrime prosecutions, and administrative barriers facing converts continue to raise serious concerns about equal protection under the law. 💔 SAID ABDELRAZEK — HE CHOSE JESUS. Said converted to Christianity in 2016. In 2025, he sought to change the religious designation on his Egyptian national ID to Christianity. Within days, he was arrested and accused of terrorism-related offenses connected to his conversion and attempt to change his official documents. Reports describe horrific mistreatment, including the burning of his cross tattoo and being suspended in a crucifixion-like position. His deteriorating health and reported lack of adequate medical attention raise further urgent concerns. ✝️ DR. AUGUSTINOS SAMAAN — FIVE YEARS OF HARD LABOR. The Coptic Christian scholar and YouTuber was sentenced under Article 98(f) in a case involving Christian religious content. Reports describe cigarette burns to his legs, deprivation of basic necessities, and inadequate medical care. 💔 Three months after his sentencing, his mother died. According to accounts of his case, he was denied the chance to attend her funeral. His appeal was rejected. ✝️ SHERIF WAGIH FAHMI — ARRESTED OVER FACEBOOK POSTS. Sherif, a Coptic Christian engineer, was reportedly arrested on October 5, 2026, in connection with his online posts. Reports of accusations involving contempt of religion and concerns about his detention raise further questions about freedom of expression, due process, and the treatment of Christians who speak publicly. ✝️ ROMANY GHARHIB — ARRESTED AFTER SPEAKING OUT. Romany Gharib, an Egyptian Coptic Christian content creator and taxi driver from Suez, was reportedly arrested on June 18, 2026, after posting videos describing alleged police harassment at Cairo Airport. His case, No. 4832/2026 State Security, has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals who use social media to speak about their experiences with authorities. His continued detention and reported renewal of his detention raise urgent questions about freedom of expression and the right to speak out without fear of retaliation. 💔 FOUR MEN. FOUR CASES. ONE URGENT QUESTION: WHY SHOULD FAITH, CONVERSION, OR PEACEFUL EXPRESSION PUT SOMEONE’S FREEDOM AT RISK? We call on Egyptian authorities and the international community to demand: 📌 Humane treatment and protection from abuse. 📌 Access to legal counsel and fair trials. 📌 Transparency and accountability in detention cases. 📌 Equal protection under the law, regardless of religious belief. 📌 Genuine protection for peaceful religious expression and freedom of conscience. No one should face abuse for wearing a cross. No one should be imprisoned for peacefully expressing their beliefs. No one should face persecution for choosing Christianity. ✝️ FREE SAID ABDELRAZEK. ✝️ FREE DR. AUGUSTINOS SAMAAN. ✝️ JUSTICE FOR SHERIF WAGIH FAHMI. ✝️ JUSTICE FOR ROMANY GHARHIB. Religious freedom is not a privilege. It is a fundamental human right. Egypt must honor the rights its Constitution promises. The international community must look beyond appearances and demand meaningful protection, accountability, and justice for Coptic Christians and Christian converts. 🚨 END CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN EGYPT. DEMAND JUSTICE NOW. #FreeSaidAbdelrazek #FreeAugustinosSamaan #JusticeForSherifWagih #JusticeForRomanyGharib #ReligiousFreedom #Egypt #EndChristianPersecution