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Published Date: 13 March 2007
THE Egyptian Appeal Court yesterday upheld a four-year prison sentence given to a blogger who had been convicted of insulting Islam and Egypt's president.
The sentence imposed on Abdel Kareem Nabil, 22, last month was widely attacked by local and international rights groups as an attempt to curb free expression.

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  • Last Updated: 13 March 2007 12:09 AM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
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1

Guga,

Rockall 13/03/2007 06:43:24

I never could figure out why "insulting" a politician is an offence. If it was in Scotland, they'd have to lock up the majority of the population for expressing their views on wee Joke McConnell and his master, Bliar.

2

Bern,

13/03/2007 07:38:29

#1

So, be grateful that you are not staying in Arab country!

3

I'm no really here,

13/03/2007 09:13:44

Most politicians throughout the world consider themselves above the rest of humanity, above laws and above criticism. The scum of the earth.

4

Cadgers,

Perth 13/03/2007 09:45:34

I'm sure nobody is surprised.

5

bill-alba,

fife 13/03/2007 12:10:50

Egypt will be one of the countries that we have very good relations with (despite our seemingly ethical foreign policy).

6

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13/03/2007 13:22:29
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7

Bikewoman,

13/03/2007 21:00:59

#5 bill-alba

I don't know about the UK, but the US is very chummy with Egypt. They are one of the countries we "rendition" people to because they can use torture without as much scrutiny.

8

Djookers,

In the hoose 14/03/2007 09:41:17

#7 Bikewoman

The Mubarak dictatorship in Egypt is financed to a large extent by the US with more than half of the "aid" being military. This is to ensure that a large, populous and well armed country which borders Israel is kept under control.
This is what GWB calls spreading Freedom and democracy.

9

Djookers,

In the hoose 14/03/2007 09:43:02

#8
should have said "large, populous and well armed muslim country"

10

Gary.,

15/03/2007 03:07:09

That's the problem with most Islamic countries aided by mainly odd, lunatic mullahs who cannot tolerate freedom of speech. Those living in the West should be thankful then.

Infidel, you're correct.


 

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