NCHR Discusses Follow-up on Human Rights Efforts with the African Commission’s Country Rapporteur for Egypt

As part of the meetings held by the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) delegation with Commissioners of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the sidelines of the Commission’s 89th Ordinary Session in Dakar, Senegal, Mohamed Osman, NCHR Board Member, met with Commissioner Dr. Litha Musyimi-Ogana, the African Commission’s Country Rapporteur for the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting addressed key human rights issues and challenges in Egypt, as well as national efforts to promote and protect rights and freedoms in accordance with Egypt’s international obligations. Discussions also covered the recommendations accepted by the Egyptian Government during the review of its periodic report before the African Commission at its 85th Ordinary Session in October 2025. NCHR's representative outlined the it's efforts to monitor and assess progress in implementing these recommendations, alongside its role in monitoring the human rights situation and engaging with national institutions and relevant stakeholders to strengthen human rights protection. NCHR emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and coordination with the African Commission and its relevant mechanisms, as well as continuing to exchange information and expertise on national efforts. These efforts aim to support follow-up on the implementation of the aforementioned recommendations and strengthen cooperation between national human rights institutions and regional human rights mechanisms.