Egyptian comedian jailed for 'insulting Islam'

February 03, 2012 12:04

One of the Arab world's most famous comedians, Adel Imam, has been jailed for three-months by an Egyptian court for offending Islam.

A judge confirmed that veteran actor Imam was convicted in absentia for insulting the religion. Imam was found guilty for 'defaming Islam' in a 2007 movie in which he played a corrupt businessman who tries to buy a university diploma.

Imam's jail sentence has again raised concerns about freedom of expression in Egypt.

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