UN Human Rights Chief to Visit Sudan Amid Ongoing Armed Conflict and Widespread Displacement
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is expected to undertake an official visit to Sudan from 14 to 18 January 2026, […]
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Egypt: Committee for Justice Highlights UN Mechanisms’ Warning Over Violations Against Sudanese Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has reported that several UN Special Procedures mechanisms have issued an official allegation letter to the Egyptian government regarding the […]
CFJ Delivered an Oral Statement at the 18th Session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues
Geneva, 28 November 2025 — The Committee for Justice participated in the 18th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, held on 27–28 […]
![Tawila displacement site, North Darfur, Sudan. 19/10/2025.
IDP gathering site for newly displaced people from El Fasher.
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Sudan: Committee for Justice welcomes UN inquiry into atrocities in El Fasher, urges accountability for governments enabling the crimes
14 November 2025 Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the new resolution adopted today by the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) at its Special Session on […]
Sudan: Committee for Justice Highlights Fact-Finding Mission Report Holding the “Sudanese Army” and “Rapid Support Forces” Responsible for War Crimes
Committee for Justice expressed its shock at the findings of the latest report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan, released under the title […]
UN human rights chief urges Egypt to end abusive “rotation” detentions
On 26 August, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Egyptian authorities to immediately end the abusive practice of “rotation” and release […]
Gambia: African Commission Welcomes Gambia’s Signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Calls on its Government to Implement its Application
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights welcomed Gambia’s signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, on the […]
Senegal: The African Commission Expresses Concern Over Rising Police Violence After the Death of 3 Citizens in Clashes and Calls for Investigation
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights issued a press release expressing its deep concern over the escalation of police violence in Senegal, where […]
Sudan: UN Expert on Human Rights in Sudan Warns of Widespread Sexual Violence and Condemns Its Use as a Weapon of War
Radwan Noesar , the expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, appointed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a statement […]
Egypt: OHCHR Criticizes the Adoption of the New Criminal Procedure Law and Calls on President “Sisi” to Review It
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has criticized Egypt’s new Criminal Procedure Law, which is expected to be ratified by Egyptian […]
Mali: UN Condemns Summary Executions and Enforced Disappearances That Took Place in the Country
United Nations experts today expressed profound outrage over reports indicating the execution of dozens of people through summary procedures and enforced disappearances in Mali, warning […]
Sudan: UN Experts Call for Urgent Action to Stop Abuses in Displacement Camps
Independent United Nations human rights experts have strongly condemned the recent attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its militias against the […]
Mali: UN Experts Warn Transitional Authorities Against Hindering Political Party Activities
Independent UN experts warned in a statement issued on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, the transitional government of Mali that the decision to suspend political party […]
Sudan: UN and African Commission Condemn Massacre of Civilians at “Zamzam” and “Abu Shouk” Camps in Darfur by “Rapid Support Forces,” Call for Immediate End to Fighting
The United Nations Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) strongly condemned the massacre that occurred in […]
Gambia: UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances Urges Authorities to Strengthen Human Rights Protections and Align Legislation with International Conventions
The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances has issued its concluding report on five countries, including Gambia, following their review during the Committee’s latest session. […]
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