Egypt: Security forces use excessive force to crush student protests

Headline Title: Egypt: Security forces use excessive force to crush student protests 17 October 2014 Testimonies gathered by Amnesty International indicate that Egyptian security forces used excessive force to crack down on student demonstrations at Alexandria University this week, injuring at least 35 students and leaving three other students in a critical condition. Two security officers were injured during the clashes according to official figures. Students interviewed by Amnesty International described how protests that started peacefully on university grounds later descended…

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