A number of scholars and researchers from around the world have issued a statement calling on Egyptian authorities to release journalist and researcher Ismail Alexandrani. Security forces detained Alexandrani in…
When asked about reports of a 10-year sentence, the military spokesperson responded “false news.”
Journalist and researcher Ismail Alexandrani sentenced to 10 years in prison by a military court
Lawyer has learned that Ismail Alexandrani was referred to the military prosecutor in mid December
Release orders for journalist Mohamed al-Batawy were issued on Tuesday after 25 months of pretrial detention
His lawyer added that the prosecution could still appeal the decision.
Alexandrani has been held in pretrial detention since November, 2015, when he was arrested at Hurghada Airport trying to re-enter Egypt.
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