The Egyptian court for the ninth times, has adjourned the retrial of three Al Jazeera journalists to August 2.
Al Jazeera journalist in Prison
The journalists are: Peter Greste-an Australian, Baher Mohamed-Egyptian, and Mohamed Fahmy-Canadian.
The three journalists were found guilty in June 2014 for aiding a terrorist group, Muslim Bortherhood which was outlaw after President Mohamed Morsi was successfully overthrown in 2013.
Greste and Fahmy received seven years, while Mohamed was given 10 years.
Following today’s adjournment of the retrial verdict in Cairo, Al Jazeera Media Network’s Acting Director General Dr Mostefa Souag said:
“We are outraged that the verdict has been adjourned as today was meant to be the final court hearing for our colleagues. We, along with others, expected a swift end to the ordeal for Baher Mohamed, Mohamed Fahmy, and Peter Greste.
“All three men have been under immense stress and pressure for the past nineteen months and delaying the final verdict has just continued the strain on them and their families.
“We demand the Egyptian authorities bring an end to the charges against Baher, Peter and Mohamed which should be dropped immediately. Journalism is not a crime.”
Egyptian court adjourned Al Jazeera"s retrial for the ninth times to Aug. 2.
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