The group “Lawyers for Justice” expresses its deep concern over the continued detention of citizen Uday Tareq Al-Saadi (30 years old), who has been on a hunger strike for the third consecutive day in protest against his unlawful detention by the Preventive Security Service in Ramallah, and his deprivation of rights guaranteed under the Palestinian Basic Law and international human rights conventions.
Al-Saadi was arrested without a clear indictment and without being brought before a fair court within the legally prescribed period, which constitutes a blatant violation of his right to liberty, to a fair trial, and to due process guarantees. His decision to go on hunger strike reflects his ongoing suffering and represents a peaceful protest against the arbitrariness and denial of his most basic legal and human rights.
We firmly stress the decision of the Administrative Court issued on 17 September 2025, which ruled to release Al-Saadi, establishing that his detention had been unlawful since his arbitrary arrest on 19 February 2025.
We warn of the deterioration of Al-Saadi’s health condition, and we hold the competent security and judicial authorities fully responsible for his life and his physical and psychological safety. We emphasize that the continuation of his detention without clear legal grounds constitutes an arbitrary practice that violates Palestinian law and international human rights standards.
Lawyers for Justice calls for:
- The immediate release of detainee Uday Tareq Al-Saadi.
- Enabling him to meet his lawyer and responding to his family’s urgent appeal for his release.
- Providing him with the necessary medical care without delay.
- Opening an independent investigation into the circumstances of his detention and holding accountable those involved in his arbitrary arrest, in line with the complaint submitted to the Attorney General on 31 August 2025.
- Compliance with judicial decisions and refraining from any arbitrary or persecutory measures against Al-Saadi.
We affirm that the protection of rights and freedoms is not subject to delay or justification, and that respect for human dignity, freedoms, and the rule of law must remain the foundation of the relationship between state institutions and their citizens.
Lawyers for Justice
24 September 2025
