Egyptian court gives a government critic a 6-month sentence in a case condemned by rights groups

16-9-2023 World Washington Times - World 25

An Egyptian court sentenced a fierce government critic Saturday to six months in prison over charges that stemmed from an online spat with a former minister and opposition figure. The case drew condemnation from rights groups and renewed global attention to Egypt's poor human rights record.

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