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Actor Hassan El Sayed Arrested for Terrorism; Filmmakers Demand Release

3/22/2026

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Hassan El Sayed, an actor in Eagles of the Republic, was arrested on December 20, 2025, at Cairo International Airport and faces accusations of joining a terrorist group.
Filmmakers demand his release, asserting that the arrest violates fundamental human rights and freedom of expression, and that he had no influence on the film's content.
Amnesty International is also advocating for El Sayed's release.

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Hassan El Sayed, an actor in Eagles of the Republic, was arrested on December 20, 2025, at Cairo International Airport and faces accusations of joining a terrorist group.
Filmmakers demand his release, asserting that the arrest violates fundamental human rights and freedom of expression, and that he had no influence on the film's content.
Amnesty International is also advocating for El Sayed's release.