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Jazeera journalists begin appeal against conviction in Cairo
 An Egyptian appeals court will review the convictions of Australian journalist Peter Greste and two of his Al Jazeera colleagues in a hearing beginning later today.Earlier in the week, Greste's brothers Andrew and Mike Greste said all their hopes rested on this appeal, with Egyptian president al-Sisi believed unlikely to issue any pardon while the legal process is ongoing. Greste was working for the Al Jazeera satellite TV network when he was detained late in 2013. He and his colleagues were accused of broadcasting "live news harming domestic security" and were referred to Egypt's criminal court. They were accused of helping banned terrorist group the Muslim Brotherhood. On June 23, Greste was found guilty of spreading false news and aiding the Muslim Brotherhood. He and acting bureau chief Mohammed Fahmy were sentenced to seven years and the network's local producer Baher Mohammed was sentenced to an extra three years because a spent bullet was found with his possessions. Posted by: ryuge 2015-01-01 |
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