Egypt: prominent blogger-activist Alaa Abdel Fattah tortured in detention
(WorldNews Europe)

Activist stripped and beaten in notorious Tora jail, while his lawyer also detained in degrading conditions Alaa Abdel Fattah rose to prominence during 2011 uprising against Mubarak `Both men appear to have been targeted solely based on their legitimate work defending human rights` - Najia Bounaim The Egyptian blogger and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah - who rose to fame during Egypt`s 2011 uprising against former president Hosni Mubarak - has been tortured in detention. Following his arrest on 29 September during the authorities` latest crackdown, Alaa...