Egypt: Immediately release prominent dissident on trial for online expression

By Amnesty International

Ahead of the verdict expected on 16 September for Hisham Kassem, a prominent opposition politician and publisher arbitrarily detained since 20 August solely for the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression, Amnesty International’s Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Philip Luther, said: “The prosecution of Hisham Kassem […] The post Egypt: Immediately release prominent dissident on trial for online expression appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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