Dissenters faced harsh reprisals from "summary" of A Rage for Order by Robert F. Worth
In Egypt, those who dared to speak out against the government often found themselves targeted with brutal force. Dissenters faced a range of harsh reprisals, from arbitrary arrests and torture to forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The state's security apparatus was quick to crack down on any form of opposition, using fear and intimidation as tools to maintain control. Activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens who dared to challenge the status quo were met with a heavy-handed response. Security forces routinely raided homes, arrested individuals without warrants, and subjected detainees to cruel treatment in prison. Torture was a common tactic used to extract confessions or silence dissenting voices, with reports of electric shocks, beatings, and sexual abuse being widespread. T...
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