Egypt hands out life jail terms in trial over 2019 protests

Egypt hands down life sentences over 2019 protests – DW – 01/16/2023

Among those sentenced in absentia was government critic Mohamed Ali, a businessman exiled in Spain. Unauthorized protests are a rare occurrence under President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.

Egypt hands businessman life sentence over rare protests

Middle East News: CAIRO: An Egyptian military court on Sunday sentenced in absentia a Spain-based critic of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to life in prison over calls .

Egypt hands businessman life sentence over rare protests

CAIRO, Jan 16 — An Egyptian military court on Sunday sentenced in absentia a Spain-based critic of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to life in prison over calls for anti-government protests, state media reported. Mohamed Ali, a construction contractor and fledgeling actor, burst onto Egypt’s political scene in 2019 when videos he posted on social media accusing Sisi and the military elite of corruption went viral. His posts, filmed from Spain wher…

Egypt hands exiled businessman life sentence over protests

Businessman-turned actor Mohamed Ali's videos went viral in 2019 for criticising Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his government, accusing them of corruption.

Egypt sentences 38 people to life in prison over 2019 protests

An Egyptian court on Sunday handed down life prison sentences to 38 people, including a self-exiled businessman whose social media posts helped to spark anti-government protests.

Egypt hands out dozens of life jail terms over 2019 protests

Life sentences handed to 38 people, including a self-exiled businessman whose social media posts helped to spark anti-government protests.