@NancyGEO

President & CEO @CIPolicy. Ex-convict, Scholar, Tango dancer. Advocate: Justice, Human Rights, Peace & Security. @Stanford, @SussexUni. Fmr ED @TimepDC

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“This verdict should not be seen as the end of the chapter, but rather as a beginning of many effective reforms. I still remember the words on the wall of that cage.” My Oped in the NYT about the happy news of our acquittal from the #NGOtrial today. nytimes.com/2018/12/20/opini…

Opinion | I’ve Been Acquitted. Egypt’s Struggle Continues. (Published 2018)

A long trial against civil society workers comes to an end, but there is still much work to be done.

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Zachary Cohen@ZcohenCNN12h
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth traveled to Israel in an unannounced trip, two sources familiar & a US official tell me & @talshalev1. Hegseth met Monday evening with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, per sources.  Representatives from the UAE were at one of the meetings, per Israeli source. The Pentagon declined to comment when asked about Hegseth's travel to Israel.  Hegseth’s unannounced visit to Israeli comes days before the country holds its elections. Trump recently gave his endorsement to Netanyahu calling him a  “Great Warrior Prime Minister” in a post on social media. Confirms @BarakRavid
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Egypt's leaders plan a military curated succession while attacking what's left of independent press. The impunity fueling this was fostered by the US waiving rights conditions on military aid & the EU falsely claiming Egypt improved rights to disburse billions in conditioned aid.
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Lina Attalah, Mada Masr’s editor-in-chief, received a summons today from the Supreme State Security Prosecution to attend a questioning session on Wednesday, October 21. The summons did not say why she is being questioned. The new investigation, Case 9072/2026, is the sixth case brought against Mada Masr, its journalists and its editor-in-chief in the past six years. The most recent was in August 2025, when the security prosecution released Attalah on LE30,000 bail. She was questioned at the time on charges of “broadcasting false news” and “using a website without a license,” based on a National Security Agency investigation report, in relation to a Mada Masr story on prisoners’ complaints of abuse in detention facilities. When asked why she trusted the sources cited in the story, Attalah said she had abided by professional journalistic standards and had acted in the public interest. She also pointed to the legally protected right to inform authorities of events through publication, noting that the outlet presents a full range of viewpoints. storage.googleapis.com/madam…

State security prosecution summons Mada Masr editor-in-chief for investigation

Lina Attalah, Mada Masr’s editor-in-chief, received a summons today from the Supreme State Security Prosecution to attend a questioning session on Wednesday, October 21. The summons did not say why...

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Lina Attalah, Mada Masr’s editor-in-chief, received a summons today from the Supreme State Security Prosecution to attend a questioning session on Wednesday, October 21. The summons did not say why she is being questioned. The new investigation, Case 9072/2026, is the sixth case brought against Mada Masr, its journalists and its editor-in-chief in the past six years. The most recent was in August 2025, when the security prosecution released Attalah on LE30,000 bail. She was questioned at the time on charges of “broadcasting false news” and “using a website without a license,” based on a National Security Agency investigation report, in relation to a Mada Masr story on prisoners’ complaints of abuse in detention facilities. When asked why she trusted the sources cited in the story, Attalah said she had abided by professional journalistic standards and had acted in the public interest. She also pointed to the legally protected right to inform authorities of events through publication, noting that the outlet presents a full range of viewpoints. storage.googleapis.com/madam…

State security prosecution summons Mada Masr editor-in-chief for investigation

Lina Attalah, Mada Masr’s editor-in-chief, received a summons today from the Supreme State Security Prosecution to attend a questioning session on Wednesday, October 21. The summons did not say why...

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Barak Ravid
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An Egyptian official told me any potential Egyptian military assistance to Saudi Arabia will only be defensive and will not include any kinetic action by Egypt in Yemen
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Hesham Sallam@WazirElKifOct 17
1/20 Sisi's announcement that his presidency will end in 2030: 🧵
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Rula Jebreal
@rulajebrealOct 17
Today, Italians joined a worldwide wave of protest, as students, farmers and truckers demanded that Meloni’s government invest in education, healthcare and affordable housing—and bring down gasoline prices—instead of pouring billions into wars and weapons. Their message is unequivocal: Italy deserves leaders who defend its sovereignty and put its people first—not bow down to Trump and Netanyahu.
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Casey Michel@cjcmichelOct 16
Absolutely ludicrous story of Trump’s lead crytpo advisor working hand-in-glove with crypto leaders to pass legislation—all while his own company directly profited from those same leaders. wsj.com/politics/policy/cryp…

He Crafted a Crypto Law for Trump—as His Company Got Millions From a Crypto Giant

Money from Tether flowed to Nxum while Bo Hines worked in the White House on landmark stablecoin legislation. Once the law passed, Tether hired him as its U.S. chief.

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Josh Caplan
@joshdcaplanOct 13
Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old Saudi national employed by OpenAI, has been arrested for allegedly installing a hidden audio recording device at the company's San Francisco headquarters, according to officials.
Smashi Business
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Abdulrahman Alfozan is currently the only Saudi employee at OpenAI, where he works as an Engineering Lead in San Francisco. 🇸🇦 Speaking about his experience, Alfozan said his team recently launched its first product, describing the journey from starting development to releasing a complete product as a “great experience.” His advice for Saudis looking to enter AI? Computer science remains the most suitable major, but keeping up matters just as much, with new models, coding tools and AI agents emerging almost every week. His journey comes as Saudi Arabia makes an aggressive push to build its own AI industry and develop Saudi talent capable of competing at the highest levels globally. #SaudiArabia #OpenAI #AI #Technology #Saudi
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POLITICO
@politicoOct 13
BREAKING: Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece following reports that she urged a donor to pay off her credit card bill. politico.com/news/2026/10/13…

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece

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This is a disgusting abuse of power from an out of control president, who has been obsessed with attacking Ilhan Omar and the entire Somali American population for years. To use federal law enforcement resources to raid the home of a sitting Member of Congress weeks before an election is a dangerous sign of an authoritarian president who will stop at nothing to distract you from his deep unpopularity with the American people. We stand with Ilhan. You come for one of us, you come for all us. nytimes.com/2026/10/12/us/po…

Homeland Security Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar

The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.

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This morning, the federal government turned the full force of the Department of Homeland Security against a sitting member of Congress for the offense of disagreeing with the White House. The path to citizenship should not be weaponized against anyone, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized American who swore an oath to this country — the same one that I took. The promise of citizenship should not be contingent on someone agreeing with the federal government.
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I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
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All solidarity with @Ilhan against targeted attacks on political opposition.
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I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
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BP withdraws from Riyadh energy conference after airport attack reut.rs/4igYsjm reut.rs/4igYsjm

BP not able to attend Riyadh energy conference after airport attack

BP's CEO will ​be unable to attend the World Petroleum ‌Council Energy Congress in Riyadh, a company spokesperson said on Sunday, after a missile attack on Riyadh's international airport killed ​13...

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GeoInsider
@InsiderGeoOct 12
BREAKING: 🇫🇷 A major cyberattack has hit supermarket refrigeration systems across France, reportedly causing fresh and frozen food to spoil after hackers remotely manipulated temperature controls. According to BFMTV, the attack began overnight from Sunday into Monday, targeting older versions of refrigeration-control software supplied by Danish company Danfoss. The attackers allegedly exploited the systems’ defrosting function, forcing refrigeration equipment to heat continuously instead of keeping products cold. Temperatures were reportedly set as high as 50°C, destroying entire stocks of food within hours. Several major supermarket chains have been affected, including Intermarché, Super U and E.Leclerc. Metro stores and independent businesses, including butcher shops also have been impacted. Around 150 Intermarché stores are reportedly affected, according to industry sources cited by BFMTV. The full number of affected locations remains unclear. The financial damage is already significant. In Haguenau, Alsace, an Intermarché store reportedly lost its entire frozen-food stock, worth approximately €50,000. A nearby Super U allegedly had to discard both fresh and frozen products, with losses estimated at €220,000. An E.Leclerc store in the same town was also affected, although its losses had not yet been calculated. The combined losses reported at the Intermarché and Super U stores in Haguenau alone amount to around €270,000. Nationwide damage could reach several million euros. Intermarché reportedly confirmed the incident in an internal communication, warning that several stores had suffered losses of frozen products. Coopérative U also acknowledged the attack and established crisis teams to assist affected stores and coordinate with refrigeration specialists. Technical investigations are ongoing, and the full extent of the damage has yet to be established. Authorities and companies are still working to determine the full circumstances of the attack. The identity of the perpetrators has not been confirmed.
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#UPDATE At least 72 workers were killed by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, a Sudanese rights group said Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers group said Egypt's air force was to blame. AFP could not independently confirm the account, and Cairo has yet to comment.
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Told @BBCArabic Trump eases sanctions on Russian diesel to contain the energy crisis caused by his war on Iran. One failed war is spilling into another one. With US elections weeks away, Republicans face the fallout. Trump chose this failed war and he can end it tomorrow.
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Ireland’s statement challenging the decision of the U.S. to sanctions the ICC “We will continue to work with States Parties to protect the Court and ensure that it can deliver upon its vital mandate” This is how democracies should act! gov.ie/en/department-of-fore…

Statement by Minister McEntee on US Announcement of Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Ireland profoundly regrets today’s announcement by the United States that it is imposing institutional sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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"Congress should unequivocally condemn these actions by Trump, and commit to undo them legislatively," says @NancyGEO "They should treat this attack on a judicial body and its officers just as they treat Trump’s efforts to destroy domestic institutions of justice."
October 9, 2026 – In response to the Trump administration’s imposition of sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution, Center for International Policy President & CEO Nancy Okail issued the following statement: “With today’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself, Donald Trump has moved from targeting the court’s officials to trying to strangle the institution outright. By cutting the court off from the banks, vendors and service providers it depends on, the administration is openly trying, in Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s own words, to cripple its ability to operate. “This is the broadest attack yet on the one permanent tribunal able to prosecute war crimes, genocide and other crimes against humanity. It continues Trump’s efforts to make America a pariah state, and it gives comfort to brutal dictators, aggressors and human rights abusers around the world. “It is no coincidence that this move comes just hours after Navi Pillay, a former ICC jud

ALT October 9, 2026 – In response to the Trump administration’s imposition of sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution, Center for International Policy President & CEO Nancy Okail issued the following statement: “With today’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself, Donald Trump has moved from targeting the court’s officials to trying to strangle the institution outright. By cutting the court off from the banks, vendors and service providers it depends on, the administration is openly trying, in Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s own words, to cripple its ability to operate. “This is the broadest attack yet on the one permanent tribunal able to prosecute war crimes, genocide and other crimes against humanity. It continues Trump’s efforts to make America a pariah state, and it gives comfort to brutal dictators, aggressors and human rights abusers around the world. “It is no coincidence that this move comes just hours after Navi Pillay, a former ICC jud

“The Nobel Committee’s decision brings renewed attention to that finding and sends a strong message that it, and the people affected by it, cannot be pushed aside by political pressure. The Trump administration answered the same day with more pressure. As with its previous sanctions, the objective of attacking the court is to ensure absolute impunity for those who seek to act unrestrained by any law. “This US assault on international law should be met with a strong response. States that are party to the Rome Statute should reaffirm and carry out their obligations to the court, including the consistent enforcement of its warrants and orders. The European Union, every one of whose members is a party to the court, should swiftly invoke the EU Blocking Statute to prohibit European companies and banks from complying with these sanctions and to shield the court, its staff and those who cooperate with it. Statements of support for the court are not enough. “US Members of Congress should une

ALT “The Nobel Committee’s decision brings renewed attention to that finding and sends a strong message that it, and the people affected by it, cannot be pushed aside by political pressure. The Trump administration answered the same day with more pressure. As with its previous sanctions, the objective of attacking the court is to ensure absolute impunity for those who seek to act unrestrained by any law. “This US assault on international law should be met with a strong response. States that are party to the Rome Statute should reaffirm and carry out their obligations to the court, including the consistent enforcement of its warrants and orders. The European Union, every one of whose members is a party to the court, should swiftly invoke the EU Blocking Statute to prohibit European companies and banks from complying with these sanctions and to shield the court, its staff and those who cooperate with it. Statements of support for the court are not enough. “US Members of Congress should une

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New statement from CIP President and CEO @NancyGEO on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful affirmation of the value of multilateral institutions and the rule of law. It is also a well-deserved recognition of her work defending human rights and war crimes prosecution. The award brings renewed attention to the Commission of Inquiry’s finding that genocide was being committed in Gaza, sending a strong message that the finding and the people affected by it cannot be pushed aside by political pressure.

ALT Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful affirmation of the value of multilateral institutions and the rule of law. It is also a well-deserved recognition of her work defending human rights and war crimes prosecution. The award brings renewed attention to the Commission of Inquiry’s finding that genocide was being committed in Gaza, sending a strong message that the finding and the people affected by it cannot be pushed aside by political pressure.

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Rep. Ro Khanna
@RepRoKhannaOct 6
Egypt’s arrest of the six journalists at Matsadaash is a brazen assault on press freedom. I agree with Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders and the 80 other groups objecting to “Egyptian authorities’ failure to allow free expression to thrive.”
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