US EditionEgypt’s president pardons jailed activist Ahmed Douma, others
- Prominent Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, who played a key role in the 2011 uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak, has been released from prison after nearly 10 years behind bars. Douma was serving a 15-year sentence for his involvement in clashes between protesters and security forces in December 2011.
- The clashes took place during the post-Mubarak political transition overseen by the military, resulting in the deaths of around 40 people. The protests gained international attention when riot police were filmed mistreating female demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
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Egypt's president pardons activist Douma, other prisoners -state TV
Egypt's president pardons activist Douma, other prisoners -state TV Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned prominent activist Ahmed Douma, along with a number of prisoners, state TV said on Saturday.Douma, a leading figure in the pro-democracy revolt that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak, was detained a decade ago and sentenced in 2019 to 15 years in prison for rioting and attacking security forces. Last month, authorities also freed rig…
One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising freed from prison after presidential pardon
One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak walked free from prison Saturday following a presidential pardon after spending nearly 10 years behind bars.
Egypt's president pardons activist Douma, other prisoners -state TV
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned a number of prisoners, including prominent Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, the state TV said on Saturday, Reuters reports. Douma, a leading figure in the pro-democracy revolt that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011, was sentenced in 2019 to 15 years in prison for rioting and attacking security forces. In delivering his verdict at the time, the judge said Douma was part of a crowd that broke …
In Egypt, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned several prisoners. These include the prominent opposition figure and democracy activist Ahmed Duma.
One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising freed from prison after presidential pardon
CAIRO (AP) -- One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak walked free from prison Saturday following a presidential pardon after spending nearly 10 years behind bars.
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