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Report Documenting Human Rights and Legal Violations Against Human Rights Defenders and Lawyers in Egypt Through June 2026

07/10/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has released its new report on the situation of human rights defenders and lawyers in Egypt through June 2026. The […]

THE ADDIS ABABA ROADMAP | Its impact on human rights defenders in the Sahel and Sahara

02/09/2026

This research project could not have been possible without the efforts of staff at the Committee for Justice for the incredible time and skills invested […]

Egypt: Committee for Justice Documents Hunger Strike by Human Rights Lawyer Osama Bayoumi and Calls for His Immediate Release

27/01/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented that human rights lawyer Osama Abdel‑Hakim Bayoumi, a member of the Lawyers’ Syndicate and a Court of Cassation […]

Statement by the Committee for Justice on the Fate of Egyptian Activist and Politician Mostafa El-Nagar

26/01/2026

The Committee for Justice is closely following with grave concern the developments related to the fate of Egyptian political activist and former parliamentarian Mostafa El-Nagar, […]

CFJ Demands the Release of Activist Diénaba N’Diom, Viewing Her Detention as an Undermining of Transitional Justice Efforts in Mauritania

21/01/2026

Geneva – Nouakchott (January 19, 2026): The Committee for Justice (CFJ) follows with grave concern the continued detention of human rights activist and women’s rights […]

CFJ Expresses Concern Over the Referral of Rights Activist “Ould Ghadda” to Trial, Viewing the Rejection of His Evidence as an Undermining of Anti-Corruption Efforts in Mauritania

21/01/2026

Geneva – Nouakchott: The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has followed with great interest the recent developments in the case of the President of the “Global […]

Egypt: Committee for Justice Condemns Arrest of Ahmed Douma and Calls for an End to Security Harassment Following Presidential Pardon

21/01/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented that Egyptian authorities arrested activist and poet Ahmed Douma from his home in the early hours of Tuesday, […]

Egypt: Activist Mohamed Adel assaulted in prison; rights organizations demand credible Public Prosecution investigation and hold Interior Ministry responsible for his safety

21/01/2026

The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the assault and attempted strangulation of activist Mohamed Adel in his cell on Saturday, 10 January, inside the 10th […]

CFJ Warns of the Dangers of Security Inaction Regarding Death Threats Against Human Rights Defender “Biram Dah Abeid” in Mauritania

20/01/2026

Nouakchott – Geneva: The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses its deep concern over reports from Mauritania regarding explicit and direct death threats received by human […]

CFJ Condemns the Continued Detention of Activist Youssouf Camara and Calls on Mauritanian Authorities to Halt “Malicious Legal Proceedings” Under the Law on Symbols

20/01/2026

Nouakchott – Geneva: The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses its strongest condemnation of the ongoing arbitrary detention of activist and human rights defender Youssouf Camara. […]

Egypt: Committee for Justice Warns of Escalating Tactics Targeting Human Rights Defenders and Undermining Judicial Independence

17/01/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented a troubling escalation in the Egyptian authorities’ treatment of human rights defenders, lawyers, and legal aid providers — […]

Egypt: CFJ Documents Severe Health Deterioration of Human Rights Lawyer Ahmed Nazeer El‑Helw After Over Three Years of Detention Without Medical Care

14/01/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented a critical deterioration in the health condition of human rights lawyer and defender Ahmed Nazeer El‑Helou, who appeared […]

Sudan: Committee for Justice Condemns Abduction of Mashaal Cultural Center Director and Calls for Immediate Release and Protection of Civil Activists

18/12/2025

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the abduction of Mohamed Abdelrahman Mashaal, Director of the Mashaal Cultural, Educational, and Pedagogical Center in El Fasher, […]

Sudan: CFJ Condemns Killing of Al-Majanin Tribe Leader and Calls for Urgent Investigation and Protection of Community Leaders

16/12/2025

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the killing of Suleiman Jaber Jumaa Sahel, Emir of the Al-Majanin tribe, along with several tribal dignitaries including […]

Sudan: CFJ Condemns Death of Doctor Yusuf Ibrahim Zakaria and Calls for Independent Investigation and Protection of Medical Personnel

15/12/2025

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expressed its strongest condemnation and deep regret over the death of Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Zakaria, a surgeon at Al-Da’een Hospital […]

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