UN rights chief urges probe into Egypt protest killings Wednesday, 23 November 2011 13:27

GENEVA:  The UN human rights chief called Wednesday for an independent probe into the killing of protestors by Egypt's military and security forces.

"I urge the Egyptian authorities to end the clearly excessive use of force against protestors in Tahrir square and elsewhere in the country," said Navi Pillay, adding that "there should be a prompt, impartial and independent investigation, and accountability for those found responsible for the abuses." (AFP)