Egypt - Journalists and bloggers among 12 people to appear before military courts

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders objects to the decision to bring two journalists and two activist bloggers before military courts to face charges of harming the army's image and seeking to overthrow the state. “The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has demonstrated once again its willingness to muzzle media workers, who are the repeated victims of military oppression,” the press freedom organization said. “This organization openly condemns the use of military courts to try journalists and (...)

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