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Alleged torture and ill-treatment during arrest and while in detention of a blogger and human rights activist. According to the information received, on 26 November 2013, an arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known blogger and human rights activits, in connection with a public demonstration to protest the failure of the draft Constitution to legislate against the military court martialling of civilians. The warrant was issued for the incitement and organization of the protest based on the newly adopted Law No. 107 “For organizing the right to peaceful public meetings, processions and protests”, introduced by Presidential Decree on 24 November 2013. On 28 November 2013, Mr. Abd El Fattah was severely beaten during his arrest, which allegedly resulted in head injury and external bleedings. It is reported that Mr. Abd El Fattah was presented to the prosecutor who extended his detention for another 14 days, before being transferred to a hospital for treatment. After the treatment, Mr. Abd El Fattah was reportedly transferred to the Tora prison in the Cairo neighbourhood of Maadi, where he is being held in 24 hour solitary confinement. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Dec 2013 21 Jan 2014 |
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