Badr First Terrorism Circuit postpones trial of 62 defendants to 19 September
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What happened
The First Terrorism Circuit at Badr Courts adjourned the case of 62 defendants accused of joining a terrorist group from 7 September 2026 to 19 September 2026 to continue hearing defense pleadings.
Why it matters
A new court date in a mass terrorism case gives a clear procedural marker for possible later judgments, detention renewals, or prosecution moves. It also offers an official venue through which the state can restate its internal-security case using judicial process rather than only security statements.
On 7 September 2026, the First Terrorism Circuit at Badr Courts, headed by Judge Mohamed El-Saeed El-Sherbiny, postponed the trial of 62 defendants accused of joining a terrorist group. The court set 19 September 2026 for the continuation of defense pleadings. The procedural step keeps a large terrorism case active on the court calendar and creates a near-dated point for further rulings, sentencing timelines, or linked security messaging by state institutions.
Watch for
Badr Courts cause list publication confirming the 19 September 2026 hearing for the First Terrorism Circuit case Public Prosecution statement or filing before 19 September 2026 on charges, evidence, or detention status for the 62 defendants State Information Service or Ministry of Interior release in the next 72 hours linking current security policy to active terrorism prosecutions Defense lawyers' courtroom submission or request on 19 September 2026 for adjournment, recusal, or evidentiary review in the Badr case