In a letter leaked from his prison cell, activist Ahmed Douma recounted the violations inflicted upon him and Ahmed Samir Santawy. Rights groups in Egypt demand accountability.
The sentencing of three prominent public opposition figures reflects the continuation of the Egyptian state's policy of imprisoning peaceful dissidents for exercising their fundamental rights.
Since President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi seized power in Egypt in 2013, he has ruled the country with an iron fist. Civil society, opposition and free press struggle to survive. Tens of thousands of political prisoners, including at least 24 media professionals, are behind bars. Sofian Philip Naceur reports