Over 500 alleged supporters of the ousted former President Morsi, were issued death sentences by an Egyptian court today.
Commenting on the court’s decision, a Cairo based lawyer in favour of the proceedings, Gamil Dorgham, said,
“The decision is not a final one, but if it were final, it’s all right. You have to know we are fighting terrorism. We have to deter them.”
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