Egyptian police brutality 1

I had a mild confrontation with a group of zealous Muslim ladies a couple of months ago, who seemed not to want to know about the nasty things that go on in Islamic countries.

This was because I had relayed to them posts from Egyptian bloggers reported via Global Voices Online, of attacks on women in the streets of Cairo at Eid al Fitr. The police had simply stood by. Even men out with their families were hard pressed to protect their womenfolk. Shopkeepers had to rescue the women. Read about this and watch a video showing 200 odd men chasing two women.

This morning, thanks to Global Voices online, I happened across some YouTube videos which actually reveal something of what goes on in Egypt. This particular example shows an Egyptian policeman slapping a prisoner repeatedly across the face.

You'll find more examples in the News and Blogs category at YouTube.