Egyptians angry at ‘virginity tests’ on protesters

Activists and bloggers are pressing Egypt’s military rulers to investigate growing accusations of abuses against protesters,including claims that soldiers subjected female detainees to so-called “virginity tests.’’ Bloggers said they will hold a day of online protest Wednesday to voice their outrage. Amnesty International raised the accusations of virginity tests in a May report. It said 18 female protesters held in military detention after a March 9 rally reported they were threatened with prostitution charges and forced to undergo virginity tests. They also said they were tortured,given electric shocks.