Egyptian court convicts 41 Islamists on rioting chargesDecember 18, 2014 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A criminal court in southern Egypt has convicted 41 Islamists on charges of rioting in August last year, and sentenced them to prison terms ranging from one to 15 years, the Associated Press reports. Prosecutors in the city of Assiut had argued that the defendants — all supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi — ordered or participated in riots there shortly after the security forces' deadly breakup of two Islamist sit-ins in Cairo on Aug 14, 2013. The Assiut rioting included torching of churches and attacking government buildings. The court on Thursday, Dec 18, also acquitted 60 defendants in the case. The case is one of dozens in which members of Morsi's now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group, face charges from violence and membership in a terrorist group, to murder and conspiring with foreign powers. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |