The “Committee for Justice” (CFJ) expressed deep astonishment at the omission of Sudan from the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, despite the continued abduction, torture, and use of civilians as hostages by both parties to the conflict there.
In an intervention during the interactive dialogue (Item 3) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, March 4, CFJ highlighted the case of Sudanese humanitarian activist Tahir Al-Madani Al-Shibaili, who was abducted by the Rapid Support Forces militia and subjected to brutal torture, leading to a fatal brain hemorrhage. The committee stressed that these crimes require urgent international attention.
CFJ also expressed grave concern over the systematic use of torture in Egypt, stating that torture there has become “an accepted reality” and is closer to “a crime against humanity committed openly.” It pointed out that activists and human rights defenders are subjected to severe torture inside unofficial detention centers at the hands of National Security officers, with complete impunity.
The committee shed light on the case of Egyptian student Ali Mohamed Ali Abu El-Magd, who was arbitrarily arrested after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration organized by the government in October 2023. The committee confirmed that he was electrocuted, severely beaten, and subjected to intense bright lights directed at his already weak eyes, nearly causing him to lose his sight.
In conclusion, CFJ urged the UN Special Rapporteur to intensify efforts in monitoring these violations, pressuring governments to end these crimes, investigating all reported cases, and ensuring accountability for the perpetrators. It reiterated the urgent need for the international community to act swiftly to put an end to these oppressive practices.
