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CSW-2026-0016
PUBLIC
Activist Severely Beaten During Peaceful Demonstration Arrest
Activist severely beaten by police during arrest at peaceful demonstration in Alexandria. Required hospital treatment.
January 20, 2026
Egypt, MENA
Detailed Description
Activist severely beaten by police during arrest at peaceful demonstration in Alexandria. Required hospital treatment.
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Classification
Violation Types
EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE
TORTURE
Rights Impacted
RIGHT TO PHYSICAL INTEGRITY
PROHIBITION OF TORTURE
Target Groups
ACTIVISTS
Actor Categories
POLICE
Legal Framework
CAT
ICCPR ART 7