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October 27, 2014

Egypt: Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison 
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In Egypt, 23 pro-democracy activists have been sentenced to three years
in prison for rallying against the government's anti-protest law. The
activists took part in a June demonstration calling for the release of
political prisoners and the annulment of a law that only allows
government-approved demonstration. The group includes Yara Sallam and
Sanaa Seif, deemed by Amnesty International to be "prisoners of
conscience."

 

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