Egyptian Activists Arrested Under New Anti-Protest Law

Articles News Africa Egypt Domestic Governmental Actions Egypt global voices No Military Trial No Military Trial campaign protest Language:   English Author:   Victor Salama

Eighty-nine activists who are part of the No Military Trial campaign have been arrested by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior on November 26, 2013 following the new anti-protest law issued by interim president Adly Mansour on Sunday (November 24). Hundreds of activists protested against the constitutional article draft earlier this week allowing the army to bring civilians in front of a military court, denying them the opportunity to appear in front of an ordinary court. Thousands of people have since been subjected to military trials.

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