Egypt - Two policemen go on trial for young activist's death

The trial of Mahmoud Salah Amin and Awad Aismail Souleiman, two police officers who allegedly beat a youth to death outside an Internet café, opened yesterday in Alexandria and was then adjourned until 25 September. The policemen, who will remain in detention until the next hearing, are accused of illegal arrest, torture and use of excessive force. Lawyers representing the family of the victim, Mohammed Khaled Said (...)