Tunisia: Journalist Ziad El Heni chooses not to appeal terrorism charges he faces, CFJ denounces targeting him

18/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 13, 2024   Tunisian journalist Ziad al-Heni, a prominent advocate for press freedom and journalists’ rights, has decided not to […]

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Egypt: CFJ condemns renewal of pretrial detention for human rights activists, calls for release or fair trial

14/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 12, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has monitored the renewal of pretrial detention for six activists, including lawyers, […]

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Sudan: CFJ condemns arrest of human rights lawyer Riad Abdullah by Rapid Support Militia in Sudan

13/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 6, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses deep concern and condemnation over the recent arrest of prominent human […]

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Sudan: CFJ condemns attack on MSF center in central Darfur, urges unhindered aid delivery

11/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 5, 2024   Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) faced an attack on its center in Zalingei, Central Darfur, with two vehicles […]

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Tunisia: CFJ denounces extension of judge Bachir Akrami’s detention, urges immediate release and reevaluation of terrorism legislation

06/03/2024

Press release Geneva – March 4, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) condemned the decision by the instruction judge at the Judicial Center for […]

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Tunisia: CFJ urges immediate release of Tunisian blogger Kawthar Al-Kouki, criticizes decree 54’s impact on freedom

29/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 25, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) is advocating for the release of prominent Tunisian blogger, civil society activist, […]

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Tunisia: CFJ denounces trial referral of journalist Haitham Mekki, urges press freedom

28/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 26, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) strongly condemns the referral of Tunisian journalist Haitham Mekki to trial for […]

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Tunisia: CFJ condemns assault on human rights defender Nizar Ben Hassan; Urges swift action to stop violence against civil society activists

26/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 25, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has condemned the recent attack on Nizar Ben Hassan, a prominent journalist, […]

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Tunisia: Dismissal of union activist Nasser Ben Amara by Ministry of Cultural sparks controversy; CFJ reversal of decision and advocates for dialogue

21/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 21, 2024   In a move that has ignited a heated debate, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Tunisia recently […]

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Egypt: CFJ condemns the summons to the Editor-in-Chief of Mada Masr website and declares solidarity with her

21/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 20, 2024   Cairo, February 20, 2024 – The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has expressed its concern and condemnation over […]

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CFJ denounces arrest of Tunisian trade union activist El-Sanky Al-Aswady, calls for Immediate release and dialogue

18/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 18, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has condemned the recent arrest of trade union activist El-Sanky Al-Aswady, who […]

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CFJ Demands Immediate Cessation of Arbitrary Measures Against Al-Wafd Newspaper Union Leader

15/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 13, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has raised concerns over what it deems to be arbitrary measures taken […]

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Tunisia: CFJ Rejects Sentencing of Human Rights Activist Mounir Belshazli, Calls for Immediate Suspension and Legal Revisions

15/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 11, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) rejects the recent court ruling by the Court of First Instance in […]

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Tunisia: CFJ Denounces Referral of Student Activist in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to Disciplinary Board Over Expressing Views

14/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 11, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ has monitored the referral of the administration of the Faculty of Humanities […]

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Egypt: CFJ Urges Clarity on Activist Ahmed Geka’s Status, Raises Concerns of Persistent Detention Threats

14/02/2024

Press release Geneva – February 11, 2024   The Committee for Justice (CFJ) reports a loss of communication with Egyptian political activist Ahmed Hamdi El-Sayed […]

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