Egypt: Morsi supporters denied rights amid reports of arrests and beatings

Headline Title: Egypt: Morsi supporters denied rights amid reports of arrests and beatings 17 July 2013 Hundreds of pro-Morsi supporters arrested by the Egyptian authorities have been denied their legal rights, said Amnesty International in a new briefing published today. The organization has gathered testimonies from detainees who said that they were beaten upon arrest, subjected to electric shocks or hit with rifle butts.The Egyptian authorities must respect the right to due process for those who have been rounded up and are facing accusations of inciting or participating in…

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