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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Amnesty International advises Egyptian military to end torture

As a prelude to the nation's upcoming constitutional talks, it would be a good idea for Egypt's military leaders to heed the advice of Amnesty International and call a complete halt to torture in Egyptian prisons.

Amnesty International has today urged the Egyptian military to take action to stop the use of torture and other ill treatment against detainees, amid fresh evidence of abuse.

The call comes as former detainees have told Amnesty International they were tortured, including by whipping and with electric shocks, after being detained by members of the military in the last days before President Mubarak stood down.

“The Egyptian military authorities have committed publicly to creating a climate of freedom and democracy after so many years of state repression. Now they must match their words with direct and immediate action,” said Malcolm Smart, Amnesty International’s director for the Middle East and North Africa.

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