10 Years After the Coup: The Lawlessness of Counterrevolution in Egypt

Leaked recordings reveal generals planning shelter construction near military unit, including a door labeled 'Ministry of Interior'.

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Morsi secretly detained, lawyers challenge legality. Generals discuss justifying detention and makeshift jail.

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Egypt's military leaders disregard accountability and rule of law, evident in constitutional changes and power consolidation.

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Egypt under military rule: lawlessness prevails with widespread wrongdoing and contempt for the rule of law.

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Sisi expands executive power, tightens control over judiciary, and uses law to restore tyranny in Egypt.

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Sisi imposes loyalty tests on prosecutors to ensure regime loyalists become future judges in Egypt's judiciary.

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Sisi expands military courts, grants immunity, appoints military judge. Repressive laws stifle dissent and restrict freedoms.

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Egypt's military regime exhibits rule by law, where authorities act above the law, resulting in widespread lawlessness.

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