FEDA urges UN and European Parliament to take urgent action to protect hunger-striking detainees in Egyptian prisons

The Families of Egyptian Detainees Association (FEDA) has issued a call for urgent action from the UN and European Parliament regarding the plight of hunger-striking detainees in Egyptian prisons. Reports indicate that detainees have been protesting their conditions, leading to serious concerns about their health and safety. FEDA's appeal highlights the need for international oversight to ensure that detainees are protected from ill-treatment and that their fundamental rights are upheld.

FEDA's urgent appeal, dated October 10, 2026, specifically requests the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to engage with Egyptian authorities about the ongoing hunger strikes. The association emphasizes the risks faced by detainees, including potential death or serious injury due to inadequate medical care and harsh prison conditions. This situation underscores the broader human rights challenges in Egypt, particularly regarding the treatment of political prisoners.

The call for action comes amid a backdrop of increasing restrictions on civil liberties in Egypt, raising alarms about the state of human rights in the country. FEDA's initiative aims to bring international attention to these issues, advocating for the rights and dignity of those detained under questionable circumstances.