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17 September 2009

Egypt: Dr. Ashraf Abdel Ghaffar’s detention prolonged for the sixth time

On 15 September 2009, Dr. Abdel Ghaffar's detention was prolonged for a further 15 day period. The 6th such extension since his arrest on 2 July 2009.

dr_abdel_ghaffar01 Dr. Ashraf Abdel Ghaffar, 53, was accused of belonging to the International Organisation of the Muslim Brotherhood, yet he has still not been formally charged or brought before a judge.

Alkarama submitted his case to the Special Rapporteur on Torture on 5 August 2009, asking the Special Rapporteur to urgently intervene with the Egyptian authorities for fears that Dr. Abdel Ghaffar's prolonged detention will have detrimental effects on his health.

Alkarama continues to closely monitor his case.

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