Egypt:
Security Forces Abuse of Anti-War Demonstrators

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Summary
2. Recommendations to the Government of Egypt
3. Background
4. Excessive Use of Force Against Demonstrators
Al-Tahrir Square
Bar Association
Use of Excessive Force Under International Law

5. Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Arbitrary Arrest and Freedom of Assembly Under International and Egyptian Law

6. Torture and Other Mistreatment in Detention
Torture and Ill-Treatment Under International and Egyptian Law

7. Failure to Provide Adequate Medical Treatment
8. Torture and Ill-treatment of Children and Detention of Children with Adults
9. Acknowledgements

November 2003      Vol. 15, No.10(E)