Egypt: Fears of spurious charges in trial of another opposition activist - 17 May 2013

Headline Title:  Egypt: Fears of spurious charges in opposition activist's trial   There are credible fears that the charges against a well-known opposition activist in Alexandria may be spurious and in retaliation for his activism, Amnesty International said as his appeal hearing is due to resume.  Media Node:  Alexandria court Story Location:  Egypt 31° 10' 47.676" N, 29° 57' 15.2064" E “We fear that Hassan Mostafa may be imprisoned solely for the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression and other human rights, in which case Amnesty International would consider him to be a prisoner of conscience and call for his immediate and unconditional release ” Source:  Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Deputy Middle East and North Africa Programme Director at Amnesty International Date:  Fri, 17/05/2013 URL:  Egypt’s opposition activists in the dock Description:  Blog, 14 May 2013 URL:  Opposition activists in the ‘defendants’ cage’ amid ongoing crackdown Description:  Blog, 9 May 2013 URL:  More face charges in Egypt’s escalating free speech and dissent crackdown Description:  News story, 3 April 2013 URL:  Egypt: Grant Alexandria activist a fair trial Description:  Public statement, 25 February 2013