An Egyptian military source has denied allegations by human rights watchdog Amnesty International regarding the alleged arrest and torture of demonstrators who participated in the recent wave of anti-regime protests. The source said that all detainees were currently being investigated. He added that those who had not committed any criminal acts during the recent demonstrations would be released. On Thursday, Amnesty International said it had received reports from a number of demonstrators who claimed they had been arrested and tortured by elements of the armed forces in the last few days of the protests. The organization has called on the Egyptian armed forces to conduct impartial investigations into the matter and release all detainees not found guilty of having committed any criminal offenses. “The Egyptian military has publicly announced its commitment to creating a climate of freedom and democracy,” said Amnesty International Middle East Program Director Malcolm Smart. “And it will have to live up to its promises.” Translated from the Arabic Edition.
