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Rights activist: Probe report of dozens killed at Egyptian prison

A leading human rights activist has called for an immediate investigation of reports that guards deliberately killed dozens of inmates at an Egyptian prison during the chaotic first days of Egypt's uprising.

 

At least 65 prisoners are believed to have been killed at al-Qatta Prison on the outskirts of Cairo, said human rights campaigner Hossam Bahgat, citing testimony by inmates and their relatives. (AP)

 


פרסום ראשון: 02.11.11, 10:15