Egypt President wont interfere in Al Jazeera court verdicts
June 24, 2014  15:43
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said Tuesday he will not interfere in court rulings, a day after three Al-Jazeera journalists were sentenced to seven years in prison in a verdict that prompted an international outcry.

The ruling, on terrorism-related charges, stunned their families and brought a landslide of condemnation and calls for el-Sissi to intervene.

According to Egypt's constitution, the president has the right to issue a pardon or commute the sentences. US, Australian and other officials have urged el-Sissi to use this right to immediately release the journalists.
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