The death of ‘emergency-law martyr’ Khaled Saeed has become of great public interest, becoming a symbol of thousands of Egyptian citizens who are victims of police brutality.
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29 June 2010
1. Summary
The death of ‘emergency-law martyr’ Khaled Saeed has become of great public interest, becoming a symbol of thousands of Egyptian citizens who are victims of police brutality. On 6 June 2010, two police officers invoked Egypt’s emergency laws to murder and torture Saeed.
The incident has attracted media attention in Egypt and worldwide, ushering a wave of protests and even US calls for a transparent investigation into the torture and murder of Khaled Saeed.
29 June 2010
1. Summary
The death of ‘emergency-law martyr’ Khaled Saeed has become of great public interest, becoming a symbol of thousands of Egyptian citizens who are victims of police brutality. On 6 June 2010, two police officers invoked Egypt’s emergency laws to murder and torture Saeed.
The incident has attracted media attention in Egypt and worldwide, ushering a wave of protests and even US calls for a transparent investigation into the torture and murder of Khaled Saeed.