Bolanle Akanji
Moderator
Fourteen Islamist women originally jailed for 11 years for a peaceul protest in Egypt are due to be released after having their sentences slashed by an appeal court.
Another seven girls aged under 18 who were also sent to
juvenile prison obstructing traffic and damaging property during a pro-Islamist protest in October also had their sentences reversed to three months probation each.
Once the necessary paperwork is completed, they will all be released.
The case had caused great outrage in the international community and among human rights activists. Gamal Eid, a human rights activist, said the
sentences against the female protesters had been politically motivated.
Another seven girls aged under 18 who were also sent to
juvenile prison obstructing traffic and damaging property during a pro-Islamist protest in October also had their sentences reversed to three months probation each.
Once the necessary paperwork is completed, they will all be released.
The case had caused great outrage in the international community and among human rights activists. Gamal Eid, a human rights activist, said the
sentences against the female protesters had been politically motivated.
