Document #1332266

BBC News (Author)

Egypt court stops virginity tests in military prisons

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-16339398

ecoi.net description:
Court blocks forced virginity tests on female detainees in military prisons; the practice was widely used by the military as a punishment, according to human rights organisations
Country:
Egypt
Source:
BBC News (Author)
Original link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-16339398
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
27 December 2011
Document ID:
1332266 (former ID 207759)

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