human rights defender

Ahmed Abdelsattar Amasha

Urgent support needed

Medical assistance

Organization affiliation

  • Arab Association for Environment and Sustainable Development
  • Kefaya Movement
  • League for Families of the Disappeared

HRD's year of birth

1962

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Lawyer

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Environmental rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (pre-trial)

HRD's bio and work

Ahmed Abdelsattar Amasha is an Egyptian human rights defender, trade unionist, and environmental activist known for his relentless advocacy for civil and political rights. Amasha has been instrumental in documenting cases of enforced disappearances, torture, and other human rights abuses in Egypt. His work has focused on providing legal assistance and support to victims of state violence and repression, particularly those detained arbitrarily or subjected to torture. Amasha's activism is deeply personal, driven by his commitment to social justice and his belief in the fundamental rights of all individuals. He has been a vocal critic of the Egyptian government's human rights record, which has led to his own arrest and detention. Amasha has faced severe reprisals for his work, including enforced disappearance, torture, and prolonged detention in harsh conditions. Despite these challenges, he remains a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of state repression, and his efforts continue to draw international attention to the human rights crisis in Egypt. His courage and dedication to human rights have earned him recognition and support from human rights organizations worldwide.

Detained since

Mar 10, 2017

Charge(s)

  • Terrorism

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Africa: Northern Africa

Location of detention - City/Town

Badr City

Location of detention - Facility

Badr City - Badr 1 Prison

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