Egypt: Further information: Religion critic sentenced and released on bail: Alber Saber Ayad

Index Number: MDE 12/002/2013
Date Published: 9 January 2013
Categories: Egypt

Egyptian Alber Saber Ayad was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for “defaming religion” on 12 December 2012. However, he was freed on 17 December pending an appeal against his conviction after paying bail of EG£1,000 (US$160).