El-Sisi Renews Secondment of Judges to Counter-Terrorism Financing Committee
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has extended the secondment of several presiding judges of the courts of Appeal to serve on the Committee for Seizure,Management and Disposal of Funds of Terrorist Groups and Terrorists,bolstering Egypt’s efforts to combat the financial networks supporting extremism. The decision, formalized in Presidential Decree No. 732 of 2025 and published in the Official Gazette, underscores the goverment’s commitment to disrupting terrorist financing and maintaining national security.
The renewed appointments, effective October 1, 2025, for a full year, will see the continued leadership of Judge Tariq Mahmoud Salah El-Din Hamed, President of the Cairo Court of Appeal, as Chairman of the Committee. He will be joined by fellow cairo Court of Appeal Presidents: Judges Walid Muhammad Rifaat Abdel Aziz Ali Abdel Hadi, Ahmed Mustafa Suleiman ibrahim Al-Baqli, Samir Wafiq Abdel Hamid Hamdi, and Ahmed Yousry wafqi Dakrouri, all serving as committee members.
Additionally, judge Mohamed Khairy Fakhry Ali Mohamed, President of the Alexandria Court of Appeal, will also contribute his expertise to the committee. A second article of the decree details the delegation of Judge Ahmed Muhammad Ali mustafa, also President of the Alexandria Court of Appeal, to serve as a member of the same committee for a period concluding on September 30, 2026.
This committee operates under the framework established by Article Three of Law No.22 of 2018, which provides the legal basis for seizing, managing, and ultimately disposing of assets linked to terrorist organizations and individuals. The ongoing secondments of these highly experienced judges demonstrate a sustained focus on implementing this legislation effectively.
The move comes amid ongoing regional security concerns and Egypt’s broader strategy to counter terrorism through a multi-faceted approach. Experts suggest that disrupting the flow of funds is a critical component of dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
Why: President El-Sisi renewed the secondment of judges to strengthen Egypt’s counter-terrorism efforts by targeting the financial resources of extremist groups. The move aims to disrupt terrorist financing and bolster national security in a region facing ongoing threats.
Who: President El-Sisi extended the terms of seven presiding judges from the Cairo and Alexandria Courts of Appeal. Judge Tariq Mahmoud Salah El-Din Hamed will continue as Chairman, with six other judges serving as members.
What: Presidential Decree No. 732 of 2025 extends the secondment of these judges to the Committee for Seizure,Management and Disposal of Funds of Terrorist groups and Terrorists for one year,beginning October 1,2025. Judge Ahmed Muhammad ali Mustafa’s term concludes September 30, 2026.
How: The committee operates under Law No. 22 of 2018, which allows for the seizure and disposal of assets linked to terrorism. The judges’ expertise will be used to implement this law and disrupt the financial networks supporting extremist organizations. The decree formalizes the continued operation of this critical committee, demonstrating Egypt’s long-term commitment to combating terrorism through financial disruption.
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