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Egyptian Court Jails 21 Women for 11 Years

21 women who were arrested for participating in a protest in support of ousted President Mohammed Mursi earlier this month have been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

  • Egypt:   Court Jails 21 Women for 11 Years

    Aswat Masriya, 27 November 2013

    An Alexandria court sentenced 21 women to 11 years in prison on Wednesday for blocking the Corniche Road while participating in a demonstration to support ousted President Mohamed… Read more »

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Egyptian women on International women day (file photo).

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