Some troubling breaking news about Egypt's military, which could soon be in control of the country, according to the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ website reports that human rights groups have accused the military of torturing and abusing prisoners after it gained power from the Ministry of Interior on January 29:
These accusations aren't just troubling for Egyptians. The WSJ reports they could affect how the United States deals with Egypt in the future:
The phrase "absolute power corrupts absolutely" is ringing in my ears.