The “Committee for Justice” (CFJ) has reported a new death of a political detainee inside detention facilities in Egypt, specifically at the Damanhour Security Forces headquarters in Beheira Governorate, due to deliberate medical negligence.
CFJ reported that the deceased detainee, Nabil Farfour (65 years old), was an agricultural engineer residing in Damanhour. He was arrested about two months ago after leaving the Asr prayer at a mosque.
– Deliberate Medical Negligence:
According to sources, Farfour requested to bring his medication with him at the time of his arrest due to his chronic illnesses, but his request was denied. During his detention, his health deteriorated, leading to a stroke.
Despite his worsening condition, he was sentenced to five years in prison in Case No. 257 Alexandria Military Court and Case No. 233 G.A. Alexandria, which was postponed to March 3 for a detailed medical report on his health condition and the possibility of his appearance in court. Meanwhile, his condition continued to deteriorate, and he was transferred to the National Cancer Institute, where he passed away due to medical negligence.
– Calls for Investigation and Accountability:
CFJ condemns this death and demands investigations into its circumstances, holding those responsible accountable and preventing them from escaping justice. The committee also calls on the Egyptian authorities to ensure adequate healthcare for detainees, regardless of their political, party, or religious affiliations.
– The Sixth Death in 2025:
This death marks the sixth case reported by CFJ since the beginning of 2025 inside Egyptian prisons and detention facilities, following the documentation of 50 deaths in 2024.
Comprehensive information on deaths in detention in Egypt is available through the “Justice Watch Archive,” a service offered by the Committee for Justice. This archive includes detailed data on over 14,000 victims, more than 30,000 violations, and monitors abuses across more than 500 detention centers in Egypt.
