The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented serious physical and psychological violations against political detainees held inside Beni Suef Central Prison, in practices that pose a direct threat to their lives and safety. According to the information received, detainees—particularly the elderly and those suffering from chronic illnesses—have been systematically denied adequate medical care and access to necessary medication, with prison authorities obstructing or refusing transfers to specialized hospitals despite urgent medical needs.
CFJ reported that prison administration has repeatedly delayed or ignored medical requests, including referrals for treatment, which constitutes a clear violation of the constitutional and legal right to healthcare. These actions raise grave concerns regarding the wellbeing of detainees who require regular medical follow‑up or immediate intervention.
The committee also documented extreme overcrowding inside detention rooms, where up to 40 detainees are being held in spaces designed to accommodate no more than 10 people. Such conditions represent a severe breach of the minimum standards of humane detention, with detrimental effects on detainees’ physical and mental health.
CFJ confirmed that it is following all available information regarding conditions inside Beni Suef Central Prison as part of its broader monitoring of detention facilities in Egypt—particularly with regard to safeguards related to physical safety, access to medical treatment, and adequate detention conditions.
The committee called for an urgent investigation into conditions inside Beni Suef Central Prison, and urged authorities to allow independent oversight bodies to conduct visits and assess detainees’ situations. CFJ further demanded the immediate provision of proper medical care to ill detainees and the reduction of overcrowding levels in accordance with legal and humanitarian standards, in order to safeguard the lives and wellbeing of all detainees.
