Committee for Justice Highlights Its Activities During the First Quarter of 2026
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) presents an overview of its activities during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting its continued work to support victims of […]
Egypt
Egypt: CFJ Documents the Death of a Political Detainee Inside Al‑Ahrar Hospital in Zagazig Following Deterioration in His Health
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the death of detainee El‑Sayed Mahmoud Ibrahim Abdel‑Aal, known as “El‑Sayed Abu Shaqra,” aged 58, inside Al‑Ahrar Hospital […]
Egypt: CFJ Documents the Death of a Political Detainee Inside Minya Prison Following Prolonged Pretrial Detention
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the death of political detainee Hamdy Mohamed Ahmed Abdel‑Haq (69 years old) inside his place of detention at […]
The Undersigned Organizations Condemn the Forced Deportation of Sudanese Writer Idris Ali Babikir Following Grave Violations During Detention in Egypt
The Undersigned Organizations expressed deep concern over the violations suffered by Sudanese writer and novelist Idris Ali Babikir during his detention in Egypt, which lasted […]
Egypt: Committee for Justice Welcomes the Release of 114 Pretrial Detainees and Calls for an End to Prolonged Detention and “Case Recycling”
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the release decisions issued by the Supreme State Security Prosecution during the month of April, which resulted in the […]
Egypt: CFJ Submits Contribution to OHCHR Report on Terrorism and Human Rights and Warns of Systematic Misuse of Counter-Terrorism Framework
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has submitted a detailed contribution in response to the call for inputs issued by the Office of the United Nations […]
Egypt: Committee for Justice Documents the Death of a Political Detainee Inside Samalout Criminal Court During His Trial
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the death of political detainee Omar Al‑Farouk Ahmed Abdullah while attending his trial session before the Samalout Criminal […]
Egypt: Committee for Justice Welcomes the Release of 62 Political Detainees Over One Week, Calls for Continued Releases
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the release decisions issued between 29 March and 7 April 2026, which resulted in the release of 62 political […]
Civil Society Organizations Worldwide Call for the Immediate Release of Ahmed Douma
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from around the world, call on Egyptian authorities to immediately release prominent activist, poet and political writer Ahmed Douma […]
Egypt: Life and Lengthy Prison Sentences Issued Against 81 Defendants in “Espionage with Turkey” Case
On 7 April 2026, the Cairo Criminal Court (First Circuit – Court of First Instance – Badr Mission) issued its verdict in Case No. 12430 […]
Egypt: Committee for Justice Documents the Death of a Political Detainee Inside the Tenth of Ramadan Central Security Camp
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the death of political detainee Engineer Youssef Mohamed Ali (31) inside his place of detention at the Tenth […]
CFJ Participates in Civil Society Meeting with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Raises Concerns over Arbitrary Detention and Transnational Repression
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) participated in the meeting held by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention with representatives of civil society organizations […]
Egypt and Sudan: CFJ Delivers Oral Statement at UN Human Rights Council calling for Measures to Protect Minority Communities
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) delivered an oral statement during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 3, during […]
Egypt: Committee for Justice Welcomes the Release of Blogger and Journalist Mohamed Oxygen, Calls for an End to “Case Recycling” Practices
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the decision by Egyptian investigative authorities to release blogger and journalist Mohamed Oxygen, pending his place of residence, after […]
Egypt and Sudan: CFJ Submits Written Statement to UN Human Rights Council at its 61st Session on Discrimination and Violations Affecting Minority Communities
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has submitted a written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council during its 61st session under Agenda Item 3, […]
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