Aser Mohamed was a regular 14-year-old school boy in Egypt. He enjoyed maths, playing handball and hanging out with friends.
He was getting ready to sit his English exam in school, but never got to it. Instead, armed police raided his family home, taking Aser to a secret location where his family couldn’t reach him.
Aser endured 34 days of horrific torture and inhumane treatment at the hands of the Egyptian secret police.
Accused of being involved with a banned political group and participating in a hotel attack, officers used electric shocks and dislocated Aser’s shoulder by suspending him by his limbs until he confessed to crimes he says he didn’t commit.
Now, cooped up in a tiny cell alongside adults, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Don't let the Egyptian authorities use this 'confession' to take away Aser’s future.
Insist on Aser's safe return to his parents.
Your Excellency,
I am extremely concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old school boy Aser Mohamed, who was subjected to enforced disappearance for 34 days. The boy claims that he was tortured and ill-treated to confess to offences he did not commit. He is at risk of an unfair trial based on his “confessions” obtained under torture.
I call on you to release Aser Mohamed immediately as his detention is unlawful. And in the meantime, allow him full access to his lawyer, medical assistance and family.
Egypt must end all ill-treatment of Aser Mohamed and to bring all those responsible for torture and other ill-treatment to justice in fair trials.
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