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Islamist detainees backed by Amnesty

September 15, 2013
Supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi protest against the government on September 10, 2013 in Cairo (AFP/File, Mahmoud Khaled)

Thousands of Morsi supporters and Islamists now find themselves deprived from the same legal rights as Christian victims of sectarian violence.  Unacceptable, says Amnesty. By Alice Tegle, correspondent, EgyptianStreets.com Detained pro-Morsi protesters and other Islamists are being denied access to lawyers and relatives and are detained without trial, according to Amnesty International. “The failure of the Egyptian authorities to respect due process for people who have been arrested is a worrying sign,” the organization said in a statement Thursday. Security forces have arrested at least 3,000 people, mostly Morsi supporters since July 3rd, according to lawyers representing them. Among the detained was a woman with a broken leg, held for four days without being transferred to hospital or being allowed to see a doctor.  “Unacceptable” Today, Morsi-campaigners are receiving support from Amnesty International’s Middle East director. “Everyone must be equal before the law. It is unacceptable for supporters of Morsi or the Muslim Brotherhood to be singled out for unfair treatment based on their political affiliations,” said Philip Luther. The charges include murder, attacking security personnel, possession of weapons, and inciting murder and other violence. Muslim Brotherhood lawyers said they could not…


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