An Egyptian court has ordered the army to stop forcing virginity tests on female detainees in military prisons.<br/> A woman filed a case, saying she was forced to undergo such a test in March after being arrested in a protest in Tahrir Square.<br/> Demonstrators gathered outside the State Council, chanting against military abuses and expressing their solidarity with women who have been subjected to such tests.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) DEMONSTRATOR MAHEENOUR ALBADRAWY SAYING:<br/> "We are here in solidarity with Samira as well as all women and youth who were pressured in an attempt to end the revolution. But with God's will, the revolution continues."<br/> Activists said the verdict was a victory for civilian courts over generals who took charge when Hosni Mubarak was ousted from power in February.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) DEMONSTRATOR IBRAHIM ELMASRY SAYING:<br/> "We will never let go of our rights. Whether youth or women, we will always participate and we will not quiet down until we see our country on the right path."<br/> The ruling also adds pressure on the army to hold to account troops who have been criticised by Egyptians over their treatment of women during the protests.<br/> Michaela Cabrera Reuters.
