Egypt - Egyptian authorities to put 20 Al-Jazeera journalists on trial

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is stunned and appalled by today's announcement by the Egyptian prosecutor's office that 20 Al-Jazeera journalists are to be prosecuted on charges of “undermining national unity and social peace” and “broadcasting false information.” RWB condemns this decision, calls for the withdrawal of all these charges and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all the journalists currently detained. The harassment of the Qatar-based TV network and its journalists must (...)

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