UN report exposes widespread human rights abuses against returnees.
Press release Geneva – February 22, 2024 A damning report released by the UN Human Rights Office today reveals a disturbing reality for Syrians […]
Egypt
Egypt: Human Rights Group and its Director Threatened and Smeared, Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity
The Egyptian authorities and affiliated groups have responded to recent reporting by the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights, an Egyptian human rights group with a […]
Egypt: CFJ condemns the summons to the Editor-in-Chief of Mada Masr website and declares solidarity with her
Press release Geneva – February 20, 2024 Cairo, February 20, 2024 – The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has expressed its concern and condemnation over […]
Egypt: CFJ highlights attacks on judicial independence in submission to UN special rapporteur
In information provided for the upcoming thematic report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, the Committee for Justice […]
CFJ on World Day of Social Justice calls Egypt to reduce the gap between social classes and expand social protection programs
On World Day of Social Justice, insecurity in the right to housing and the labor market is spreading, and inequality in the distribution of wealth […]
CFJ condemns the mass death sentences in the case of “Hazmoun”. It calls for pressure to stop it and to retry the accused in a fair manner.
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) said that the continued issuance of mass death sentences in cases of a political nature in Egypt is a natural […]
CFJ Condemns BBC’s Arbitrary Suspension of Cairo Correspondent Sally Nabil Over Palestine Solidarity
Press release Geneva – February 19, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has condemned the BBC’s management for its arbitrary suspension of Sally Nabil, […]
Ugandan student’s death in Egyptian detention sparks calls for investigation and reform
Press release Geneva – February 18, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has shed light on yet another incident within Egypt’s detention facilities, reporting […]
Fifth political detainee dies in Egypt due to deliberate medical negligence, CFJ urges Investigation.
Press release Geneva – February 18, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has reported the fifth death of a political detainee in Egypt’s detention […]
CFJ Demands Immediate Cessation of Arbitrary Measures Against Al-Wafd Newspaper Union Leader
Press release Geneva – February 13, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has raised concerns over what it deems to be arbitrary measures taken […]
ARTICLE 55 Coalition Organizations Issue Monthly Bulletin on Conditions in Detention Centers and Prisons in Egypt for January 2024
[Geneva], [11 February 2024] – The Article 55 coalition, comprising various human rights organizations, highlights significant developments in Egypt’s human rights and political landscape during […]
Egypt: CFJ Condemns Worker Rights Violations at “Universal” Factory, Urges Resolution of Financial Dues
Press release Geneva – February 11, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) condemns the reported violations against workers at the “Universal” factory for home […]
Egypt: CFJ Urges Clarity on Activist Ahmed Geka’s Status, Raises Concerns of Persistent Detention Threats
Press release Geneva – February 11, 2024 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) reports a loss of communication with Egyptian political activist Ahmed Hamdi El-Sayed […]
Egypt: CFJ condemns mass death sentences in Hilwan case
The Egyptian Court of Cassation, in its session on January 24, 2024, headed by Judge Adel Al-Saeed Al-Kinani, sentenced seven people to death on terrorism […]
CFJ issues Justice for HRDs fourth quarterly bulletin for October to December 2023
In this fourth quarterly bulletin of the Justice for Human Rights Defenders project in 2023, the Committee for Justice documented violations against human rights defenders […]
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