It’s a clear road ahead for the incumbent president, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, who looks set to win a third term at the helm of Egypt. Voting began on Sunday and will continue until Tuesday, in a country of 106 million inhabitants and 67 million voters. Egyptians voted on Sunday in …
Read More »Egyptian President pardons jailed Christian activist
Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has pardoned jailed rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer, state media reported. The news comes a day after an emergency court found Mr Zaki guilty of “spreading false news” and sentenced him to three years in prison. The judgement, based on an article …
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