Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Egypt: Azza Soliman Verdict Due on 26 September - URGENT ACTION

Amnesty International

The verdict is due on 26 September in the trial of human rights defender Azza Soliman and 16 others, who witnessed the killing of a poet in Cairo. They are at risk of a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to 50,000 Egyptian pounds (US$6,450). 

An appeal court in Cairo ruled on 4 July that the verdict is due on 26 September in the appeal trial of human rights defender Azza Soliman and 16 others, all of whom were eyewitnesses to the killing of poet Shaimaa al-Sabbagh in Cairo. They are at risk of up to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 50,000 Egyptians pounds (US$6,450).
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