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An Egyptian court on Tuesday ordered the country's military rulers to stop the use of "virginity tests" on female detainees, a practice that has caused an uproar among activists and rights groups.
The virginity test allegations first surfaced after a March 9 rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square that turned violent when men in plainclothes attacked protesters, and the army cleared the square by force. The rights group Human Rights Watch said seven women were subjected to the tests.
Court Orders Egypt's Military To Stop 'Virginity Tests'
Seeded on Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:21 PM EST
Article Source: NPR
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The new face of Egypt - faceless women being raped by the military! Outrageous.
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