 An Egyptian human rights group on Monday demanded the immediate release of about 500 people detained following demonstrations held by a banned, but tolerated Islamic group. The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights (EOHR) also called for an investigation into police violence that resulted in the death of one protester. EOHR's 35-page report listed the names of 498 Muslim Brotherhood members and supporters it said were detained after peacefully demonstrations in 10 Egyptian provinces in the first week of May. It said over 1800 demonstrators were detained. The report, "Muslim Brotherhood: Suspects Without a Crime," said the Interior Ministry should issue clear orders to security forces not to use violence to disperse protests. It cited the use of electric sticks, rubber-coated and live bullets, and said violators should stand trial. |