The decision follows the rejection of a European Parliament resolution urging Hisham Kassem’s release.
Hisham Kassem was sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of defaming a former minister and contempt of officials.
Kassem was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of around US$650 after being convicted of defaming a former minister and contempt of officials – charges the European Parliament called “politically motivated” as Egypt gears up for a presidential election in December. The Egyptian parliament released a statement on Friday rejecting the European Parliament’s resolution, which it said was “a violation of the independence of the Egyptian judiciary”.
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