Egyptian authorities on Nov. 8 arrested prominent human rights activist and journalist Hossam Bahgat after military officials questioned him concerning a report he wrote on the secret trial of former military officers [6]. Bahgat, who writes for Mada Masr [7], was charged [8] with "publishing false news that harms national interests and disseminating information that disturbs public peace." Rights groups such as Amnesty International [9] have called the arrest a "blow for freedom of expression [10]." [Sic*]
From Jurist [11], Nov. 9. Used with permission.
Note: Bahgat was an outspoken opponent [12] of the Hosni Mubarak regime, which he accused of torture and repression [13] for years before the 2011 revolution.
* Obviosuly, Amnesty International meant a blow against freedom of expression, not "for" it.
