Three Al Jazeera journalists were sentenced to three years in prison in Egypt. It’s yet another example of the Egyptian government’s harsh crackdown on whomever they consider political dissidents.
Press Freedom
Red Carpet Interview with Gael García Bernal
AJ+’s Dena Takruri caught up with Gael García Bernal at the premiere of Rosewater in New York. He opened up about his thoughts on the 43 missing Mexican students of Ayotzinapa.
Red Carpet Interview with Jon Stewart at ‘Rosewater’ Premiere in NYC
AJ+’s Dena Takruri caught up with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart at the New York premiere of Rosewater, his directorial debut. He flaunted his Arabic skills and spoke of the importance of press freedom.
Reaction To AJ Staff Convictions
Al Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were sentenced to seven to 10 years in prison by an Egyptian court on charges of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood and falsifying the news. The verdict sparked international condemnation that flooded social media. AJ+ follows the reactions through the hashtags #AJTrial and #FreeAJStaff.
Egypt Sentences AJ Journalists
Al Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were sentenced to 7 to 10 years in Egypt on charges of conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood and spreading false news. The #FreeAJStaff campaign has been trending globally since February. Learn more here.
