Hundreds of Egyptian Agriculture Ministry employees demonstrated outside the ministry’s headquarters in Giza, demanding payment of salaries that have been withheld for five years. The protestors, originating from various governorates, had previously worked under temporary contracts with minimal pay. In 2021, they secured court rulings for permanent employment, but the ministry has since refused to remit their salaries, citing bureaucratic delays and funding issues. Sources within the protest, speaking to Mada Masr, indicated the ministry has offered shifting explanations for the non-payment. The employees are seeking immediate resolution to the ongoing financial hardship caused by the prolonged lack of income. The protest highlights a continuing struggle for workers’ rights and implementation of judicial decisions within the Egyptian public sector. The situation underscores concerns about the treatment of temporary workers and the challenges of securing stable employment.