Ruling in Egypt trial of Jazeera journalists set for July 30

The three journalists, who worked for Al-Jazeera’s English-language channel, were arrested in December 2013.

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By (Reuters)

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015, 4:44 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Jul 2015, 3:07 PM

Cairo – An Egyptian court said on Monday it would issue a ruling on July 30 in the retrial of two Al Jazeera television journalists previously sentenced to seven to 10 years in prison.

Mohamed Fahmy, a naturalised Canadian who has given up his Egyptian citizenship, and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were previously charged with aiding a terrorist organisation.

A third Al Jazeera journalist, Australian Peter Greste, was deported in February. 

(Reuters)

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015, 4:44 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Jul 2015, 3:07 PM

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