Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer remanded for another 45 days

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer remanded for another 45 days

The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday renewed prison sentences for political activist Alaa Abdel Fattah and lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer for 45 days, pending investigations into charges of "spreading false news that would impact the national security of the country.“ The court decision was issued by judges Mohamed Saeed al-Sherbiny, Wagdy Abdel Moneim and Ali Omara. “¦ Continued

The post Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer remanded for another 45 days appeared first on Egypt Independent.The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday renewed prison sentences for political activist Alaa Abdel Fattah and lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer for 45 days, pending investigations into charges of "spreading false news that would impact the national security of the country.“ The court decision was issued by judges Mohamed Saeed al-Sherbiny, Wagdy Abdel Moneim and Ali Omara. “¦