The court decision, which can be appealed, is likely to drive more Brotherhood members underground and encourage young Islamists to rebel against the state. A spokesperson for the British Egyptians for Democracy activist group, Alaa Mohamed, says the court’s decision is “unsurprising” and is politically motivated. This, she said, is just the start of a “a witch hunt” pursued against those who oppose the military coup.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 05:14:57 +0000