Document #1129331

Amnesty International (Author)

Guards accused as scores allegedly shot dead in Egyptian prison

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/guards-accused-scores-allegedly-shot-dead-egyptian-prison-2011-02-21

ecoi.net description:
Al-Qatta al-Gadeed prison, near Cairo: According to inmates, 43 prisoners killed and 81 injured as prison guards violently repel riot inside the jail; according to relatives of killed inmates, most bodies had bullet wounds; the unrest broke out on 29 January 2011; last 2 killings occurred 11 and 12 February
Country:
Egypt
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
21 February 2011
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/guards-accused-scores-allegedly-shot-dead-egyptian-prison-2011-02-21
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1129331 (former ID 155191)

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