Security Source Denies Torture Allegations Involving Brotherhood Suspects

A security source has denied allegations that people accused of carrying out activities on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood were subjected to torture.

The source rejected the claims in full, referring to allegations cited in a statement by the Journalists Syndicate and circulated on social media pages described as affiliated with the group.

One of those accused is a member of the Journalists Syndicate, according to the source. The supplied account did not identify that person or the other suspects.

The denial concerned people the source described as Brotherhood members accused of acting for the group. No details were provided about the alleged activities or the circumstances of their detention.

The account contained no further information about the alleged mistreatment or any independent examination of the claims.