The story of Giulio Regeni, the Italian researcher who disappeared in Cairo in 2016, continues to reveal disturbing details. Recent testimonies in the trial of four Egyptian secret service agents have exposed a network of surveillance that surrounded the young man even before his kidnapping. These events raise questions about security in Egypt and the treatment of foreigners.
According to the testimony of one of Regeni’s roommates, a supposed secret service agent showed up at the researcher’s apartment about two weeks before his disappearance. The agent asked for a copy of Giulio’s passport, creating a climate of tension and fear among the residents.
The Egyptian lawyer, who shared a house with Regeni, reported that the police had come to “file” the foreigners present in the city. Despite the official apologies, the situation seemed much more serious. The witness was not present during the incident, but described her roommate as “shaken” and convinced that the meeting was linked to the secret services. Even after Giulio disappeared, the authorities returned to the apartment but did not conduct any significant investigation.
An analysis of phone records revealed contact between the officer and his roommate the very day after Regeni disappeared on January 26.
The witness recalled how Giulio had gone out to a party on January 25 and never returned. His friendship with Regeni was genuine; they often ran together and shared meals. Giulio’s parents, present at the hearings, expressed concern about the maneuvers orchestrated around their son by people close to him. Lawyer Alessandra Ballerini stressed how the need to protect witnesses demonstrates the insecurity of the country.
Recent revelations in the Giulio Regeni trial raise important questions about freedom and security in Egypt. As new details emerge about how authorities interacted with the Italian researcher, the international community continues to closely monitor the situation. Hopes for real justice remain alive, but it is clear that it will take time to shed light on this tragic story that has deeply shaken Italian and international public opinion.
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