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Justice for Human Rights - JHR Justice for Human rights is an independent organisation (NGO), cares about the Human Rights.

Justice for Human Rights (JHR), is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO), which runs from the duty placed upon itself to enhance the concept of " the human rights " in accordance with the treaties and international covenants on this respect, to stop the Human Rights' violations, preventing the criminals from impunity, allowing the human to enjoy a decent life, with dignity, freedom and working to achieve it according to the specific legal mechanisms in this matter.

| In a press interview published by the "Arabi21" website on the significance of the ruling issued by the First Crimin...
01/10/2026

| In a press interview published by the "Arabi21" website on the significance of the ruling issued by the First Criminal Court in Rome in the case of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni, lawyer Mahmoud Gaber, Director of JHR, spoke about the implications of the ruling and what it reveals about practices of enforced disappearance and torture in detention centers and security facilities in Egypt.
Gaber said:

"The issuance of a foreign (European) judicial ruling convicting Egyptian security officers represents an important legal and political precedent, both domestically and internationally — and it may not be the last, should the undemocratic (military) regime persist.

This ruling sheds light on what we at JHR have documented through our reports and website, and on the documents and international complaints we have sent to international human rights organizations, regarding the use of practices and crimes such as 'enforced disappearance' and 'torture' in detention centers and security facilities.

The case showed that the methods and mechanisms used against citizens and political opponents can reach any person, any citizen — even a non-Egyptian — if the security agencies suspect their research or peaceful activity. This confirms what we have documented: that crimes against humanity are being committed in a systematic and widespread manner, and continue to this day."

For more statements and human rights reports:

http://jhrngo.org/



| The First Criminal Court in Rome ruled today, Monday, September 28, 2026, sentencing three Egyptian security officia...
29/09/2026

| The First Criminal Court in Rome ruled today, Monday, September 28, 2026, sentencing three Egyptian security officials to 10 years in prison, after convicting them in absentia of kidnapping Italian researcher Giulio Regeni in Cairo in 2016.

The ruling covered Athar Kamal Mohamed Ibrahim, Hossam Helmy, and Magdi Ibrahim Abdel Aal Sharif, along with a permanent ban on holding public office and three years of police supervision following the end of their sentence.

At the same time, the court acquitted the fourth defendant, Tarek Saber, of the kidnapping charge, and also acquitted Magdi Ibrahim Abdel Aal Sharif of the other charges related to injury and killing, for lack of proof of his involvement.

The court held the three convicted defendants jointly liable to compensate Regeni's family and the Italian Prime Minister's Office for material and moral damages, with the final compensation amount to be determined in a separate civil suit. It also ordered immediately enforceable provisional compensation totaling €650,000, comprising €200,000 each for Regeni's parents, €100,000 for his sister Irene, and €150,000 for the Italian Prime Minister's Office.

The case dates back to the disappearance of Giulio Regeni, the Italian researcher at Cambridge University, in Cairo on January 25, 2016, while conducting field research on independent labor unions in Egypt. His body was found on February 3 of the same year on the Cairo–Alexandria desert road, bearing signs of torture and multiple injuries.

Over more than ten years, the Regeni case has been one of the most prominent outstanding human rights and judicial files between Egypt and Italy. The Italian prosecution had charged four Egyptian security officials, before the Rome Criminal

| JHR has received an appeal from the family of the child Yasser Amr Mohamed Antar, who is being held at Ain Shams pol...
29/09/2026

| JHR has received an appeal from the family of the child Yasser Amr Mohamed Antar, who is being held at Ain Shams police station in connection with Case No. 16231 of 2026 (Ain Shams Felonies), despite being no older than 15.

According to the appeal submitted by his family, the child has been detained for 52 days, before his detention was renewed for another 52 days, amid calls for him to be treated in accordance with the legal safeguards established for children and with due regard for his best interests.

The family states that the judge and prosecutor issued an order to place the child in a care home, but that the decision, according to the appeal, has not yet been implemented, and Yasser remains held inside Ain Shams police station.
Concerns are mounting over his health, as his family reported that he suffers from a blood clot in his right leg and cellulitis in the veins, and that they have submitted more than one request to transfer him to a hospital for necessary medical care, without this being carried out as of the date the appeal was submitted.

JHR calls on the competent authorities to swiftly verify the facts stated in the appeal, immediately implement the decision to place Yasser in a care home, ensure he urgently receives the necessary medical examination and treatment, and take into account his age, health condition, and all the legal safeguards established for children.
The Organization also calls for an urgent legal review of his continued detention inside the police station, and for ensuring that his best interests and physical and psychological safety remain the priority in any measures taken regarding him.

For more statements and human rights reports:

http://jhrngo.org/

TrialsNew Sessions in State Security Cases Extending Until December Before the Cairo Criminal CourtThe Second Circuit of...
18/09/2026

Trials
New Sessions in State Security Cases Extending Until December Before the Cairo Criminal Court
The Second Circuit of the Cairo Criminal Court, sitting at the Badr judicial complex, has postponed the hearing of a number of cases referred by the Supreme State Security Prosecution — encompassing dozens of detainees — to new sessions during November and December 2026.
The reasons for postponement varied between hearing witnesses, defense and prosecution pleadings, document review, and the consolidation of evidence exhibits.
The decisions included postponing Cases No. 847 of 2025 and No. 3563 of 2026 to November 7 for document review, and Cases No. 1118 of 2019 and No. 2467 of 2021 to November 8 and 22 respectively for witness hearings.
Case No. 627 of 2021 was also postponed to November 21 for the defense's pleading, while the sessions of two cases extended into December: Case No. 1053 of 2020 was postponed to December 12 for the consolidation of evidence exhibits, and Case No. 1987 of 2021 to December 13 for the prosecution's pleading.

🌐 For more statements and human rights reports:

http://jhrngo.org

Egypt — The Court of Cassation ruled today, Tuesday, to reject the appeal filed by the defense team of Dr. Abdel Moneim ...
17/09/2026

Egypt — The Court of Cassation ruled today, Tuesday, to reject the appeal filed by the defense team of Dr. Abdel Moneim Abou Al-Fotouh, head of the Strong Egypt Party, upholding the Public Prosecution's decision to place him "permanently" on terrorist lists.

Lawyer Ahmed Abou Al-Ela Madi, a member of the defense team, affirmed that the decision — according to the defense — contravenes the law regulating terrorist entity lists, which sets the maximum period of listing at no more than five years. The defense also argued that the Prosecution lacks jurisdiction to issue such a listing decision, and cited a violation of the right to defense and insufficient reasoning.

🛑 JHR expresses its concern over the expanded use of terrorism lists and the resulting restrictions affecting rights and freedoms, particularly in cases with a political background.

The organization demands a review of the status of all those placed on these lists in connection with politically motivated cases, ensuring they are not used as a tool of political punishment, and upholding the guarantees of a fair trial, the right to defense, and strict adherence to the law.

🌐 For more statements and human rights reports:

jhrngo.org

From Geneva… Launch of the Second Phase of the "Prisoners of Freedom in Egypt" CampaignCoinciding with the 63rd Session ...
16/09/2026

From Geneva… Launch of the Second Phase of the "Prisoners of Freedom in Egypt" Campaign

Coinciding with the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, JHR launches the second phase of the "Prisoners of Freedom in Egypt" campaign, continuing its human rights efforts to end arbitrary political detention, and placing the suffering of thousands of detainees and their families before the relevant international mechanisms.

The new phase focuses on prolonged pretrial detention, the practice of "recycling," the situation of elderly and sick detainees, and the extended denial of visits and isolation, calling for urgent measures to guarantee the right to liberty, safety, and human dignity.

📄 Read the full official statement and download the PDF via the JHR website:

https://2u.pw/9eeT2o

They are not prisoners… they are captives.



Only 24 days had passed since the arrest of Tamer Saeed Abdel Aziz Ahmed, 45, from the Helwan area of Cairo, when his de...
14/09/2026

Only 24 days had passed since the arrest of Tamer Saeed Abdel Aziz Ahmed, 45, from the Helwan area of Cairo, when his detention ended with his death inside Abu Zaabal 2 Prison. He had been arrested and detained in connection with Case No. 6462 of 2026.
The short span of time between his arrest and his death places the circumstances of the incident under scrutiny, and requires establishing his health condition upon entering the place of detention, what he experienced during that period, the care provided to him, and ultimately the direct cause of death.
JHR holds that the death of Tamer Saeed Abdel Aziz, only 24 days after being placed under the authority of the detaining bodies, requires an independent judicial investigation that traces what occurred from the moment of his arrest until his death, and determines the extent to which the death is connected to the conditions of his detention or to any act or omission that took place during that period.
JHR demands the disclosure of the medical cause of death, an examination of his health file and detention records, enabling his family to access the reports and documents related to the incident, and the determination of legal responsibility and accountability for anyone found to be implicated or negligent.

🌐 For more statements and human rights reports:

https://jhrngo.org/

Egypt — JHR renews its call for the release of young Mohamed Waleed, and for enabling him to complete his trial proceedi...
11/09/2026

Egypt — JHR renews its call for the release of young Mohamed Waleed, and for enabling him to complete his trial proceedings while released, given his exceptionally complex health condition and his continued detention since 2024.
Mohamed is a person with disabilities, suffering from severe dwarfism accompanied by a skeletal disorder, in addition to complete blockage of both nostrils that forces him to rely on breathing through his mouth. He also requires medical and surgical intervention to correct his spine, jaw, and nose, alongside regular medical follow-up due to fluid accumulation on the brain.
Despite this condition, Mohamed remains detained in Wadi al-Natrun, while his trial is held in Badr, forcing him to endure a long transfer journey inside vehicles designated for transporting detainees. According to available information, he has previously lost consciousness during transfer due to heat and poor ventilation, and he requires the assistance of others for movement and daily needs.
On August 10, 2026, the court decided to continue his detention and postponed his trial in Case No. 2806 of 2024 (Supreme State Security) to a session on October 14, 2026.
🛑 JHR holds that the continued detention of a person with disabilities under conditions incompatible with his health needs, without access to the necessary care and accommodations, raises serious human rights and legal concerns — particularly given the requirements of Egyptian law regarding the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities and the provision of reasonable arrangements and accommodations for them within places of detention and during transfer.
Mohamed Waleed needs a hospital, treatment, and care suited to his condition — not further months of detention.
JHR demands the release of Mohamed Waleed, ensuring his immediate access to the necessary medical care, and enabling him to undergo the required operations and examinations, while his trial continues in accordance with the guarantees of a fair trial.

🌐 For more statements and human rights reports:

https://jhrngo.org/

When the disappearance of people shifts from an individual violation to an organized policy or a widespread practice, we...
09/09/2026

When the disappearance of people shifts from an individual violation to an organized policy or a widespread practice, we are facing a crime that extends beyond a single victim.

Enforced disappearance may rise to the level of a crime against humanity, and accountability for it is never erased by the years, nor does silence protect those who commit it.



No state of emergency, no security justification, and no exceptional circumstance grants anyone the right to disappear a...
09/09/2026

No state of emergency, no security justification, and no exceptional circumstance grants anyone the right to disappear a human being.

Enforced disappearance is a crime that cannot be justified under any circumstance, and human rights cannot be suspended by decree, nor forfeited under any pretext.



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