Statement by the spokesperson on the pardoning of
prisoners by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
By : Mohamed
Adel
"The pardoning of Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy
and Baher Mohamed by Egyptian President Sisi, ahead of Eid Al-Adha, is a
positive step. A free, diverse and independent media is essential in a
democratic society and we encourage the Egyptian authorities to promote a safe
environment for journalists. The pardoning of young activists, including Yara
Sallam and Sanaa Seif, charged with violating the "protest law" is
also an encouraging move. We look forward to the amendment of this law by the
new Parliament, in keeping with the Egyptian Constitution, which safeguards the
freedom of assembly, and call for the release of all activists charged with
violating this law. The EU will continue to support Egypt in its political
transition and in meeting the aspirations of the Egyptian people."
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