Egyptian Police Accused of Abusing Detained Children

Author:
AlJazeera English
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
1 March 2013
Tags:
Egypt, Legal and Judicial Affairs, Children and Youth, Human Rights

Egypt's security forces have been accused of detaining dozens of children without charge and in some cases abusing them. The government says there are laws in place to protect minors, but that they are not always enforced. Sherine Tadros spoke to one boy who described his harrowing experience.

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