US EditionEgyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
- At least 73 campaign volunteers for challenger Ahmed Altantawy have been detained by Egyptian authorities ahead of the December election, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.
- The detained volunteers face various charges, including joining a terrorist group and spreading false news.
- The arrests highlight the government's crackdown on political opposition and the restriction of freedom of expression in Egypt.
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Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
CAIRO (AP) — A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the detainees were volunteers working for presidential hopeful and critic Ahmed Altantawy. They face a variety of charges including
Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 campaign volunteers for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election, a rights group said Tuesday. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the detainees were volunteers working for presidential hopeful and critic Ahmed Altantawy. The dozens of supporters face a […]
Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 campaign volunteers for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election, a rights group said Tuesday. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the detainees were volunteers working for presidential hopeful and critic Ahmed Altantawy. The dozens of supporters face a […]
Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
CAIRO (AP) — A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the detainees were volunteers working for presidential hopeful and critic Ahmed Altantawy. They face a variety of charges including joining a terrorist group — government parlance for the outlawed Muslim Brotherho…
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