(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is expressing its concern over the questioning of two journalists working for the liberal daily “Al Wafd”. According to RSF’s sources, on 7 and 8 January 1999, Abbas al-Terabily and Mohammed Abdel Alim were questioned on charges of “publication of propaganda harming the public interest” after reporting on a labour action by […]
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is expressing its concern over the questioning of two
journalists working for the liberal daily “Al Wafd”. According to RSF’s
sources, on 7 and 8 January 1999, Abbas al-Terabily and Mohammed Abdel
Alim were questioned on charges of “publication of propaganda harming
the public interest” after reporting on a labour action by Central Bank
workers. They were released on bail. If found guilty, they may be
sentenced to up to two years in jail.
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Abedine Palace
Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt
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