Media Syndicate’s Rumour-Monitoring Centre Denies Torture Claims Involving ‘Matsadaash’ Defendants

The Egyptian Media Syndicate’s rumour-monitoring centre has denied allegations that defendants linked to “Matsadaash” were subjected to torture.

The allegations circulated on social media pages, according to the centre, which rejected the claims.

The centre operates under the Media Syndicate, headed by Dr Tarek Saada.

The information available on the denial did not identify the defendants or provide details about the basis for the centre’s assessment.