EGYPT: Pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad still in prison, although he received an official pardon

javier — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:09:50 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil Sanad

EGYPT: Imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad escalates hunger strike after sentencing

warresisters — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:39:58 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadImprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, who was sentenced to two years' imprisonment by a military court on 14 December 2011 following a re-trial, escalated his hunger strike on 18 December after more than 115 days. Previously, he had been drinking fruit juice with dairy, but since 18 December, he is only drinking water. With his hunger strike, he is demanding his release from prison.

EGYPT: Imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad sentenced to two years' imprisonment

warresisters — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:36 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadImprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad was sentenced to two years' imprisonment by a military court on 14 December 2011, after a re-trial that had been postponed repeatedly, and had turned into a complete farce.

EGYPT: Trial against Maikel Nabil Sanad again postponed / more than 107 days on hunger strike

warresisters — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:43:37 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadIn the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 7 December again postponed the trial against Maikel Nabil Sanad, this time to 14 December, for no apparent reason. On 27 November the court adjourned the trial to 4 December, to hear a new prosecution witness. Then, the trial was adjourned until 7 December, only to be adjourned yet another time.

TURKEY: Conscientious objector Muhammed Serdar Delice arrested

warresisters — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:16:20 +0000

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Yes

Country:

Turkey

Activist:

Muhammed Serdar Delice

War Resisters' International has been informed that conscientious objector Muhammed Serdar Delice has been arrested last night. War Resisters' International presently does not know where he is being held, or what he is charged with.

EGYPT: Trial of Maikel Nabil Sanad again postponed to 4 December on his 97th day of hunger strike

warresisters — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:45:57 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadIn the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 27 November again adjourned the trial, this time until 4 December, to hear a new prosecution witness.

EGYPT: Case against imprisoned blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad adjourned again after more than 80 days of hunger strike

warresisters — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:11:21 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadIn the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 13 November again adjourned the trial, this time until 27 November, to wait for the report of the internet service provider. At the hearing on 13 November, none of the witnesses called on 1 November showed up. Meanwhile, Maikel Nabil Sanad passed the 80th day of his hunger strike, surviving on fruit and dairy juices.

EGYPT: Case against imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad again adjourned after more than 70 days of hunger strike

warresisters — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:53:05 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadIn the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 1 November again adjourned the trial, this time until 13 November, to call four witnesses. Meanwhile, Maikel Nabil Sanad passed the 70th day of his hunger strike.

EGYPT: Imprisoned blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad to be sent to psychiatric hospital / trial postponed to 1 November

warresisters — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:22:55 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

Maikel Nabil SanadWar Resisters' International learned today that a military court ordered on 18 October to send imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad to a psychiatric hospital for examination. According to the information received, the blogger is presently still being held in El Marg prison, and is on hunger strike since 23 August.

EGYPT: Retrial date for Maikel Nabil Sanad set for 18 October - the 57th day of his hunger strike / no release from prison

warresisters — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:11:12 +0000

Has been sent:

Yes

Country:

Egypt

Activist:

Maikel Nabil Sanad

War Resisters' International has been informed that imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad will not be released from prison pending his re-trial, although the appeal court on Tuesday declared the initial sentence null and void (see co-alert, 11 October 2011).