Detention and Abuse of Egyptian Student is Part of Ongoing Assault on Free Expression, Academic Freedom
Detention and Abuse of Egyptian Student is Part of Ongoing Assault on Free Expression, Academic Freedom
Ahmed Samir Santawy is currently being held in solitary confinement facing trumped-up charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2021
(New York, NY) PEN America today joined with free expression allies globally demanding the release of Egyptian student Ahmed Samir Santawy, who is currently being held in solitary confinement in Egypt facing wholly unfounded charges. PEN America says his ongoing harassment and detention is unjust and reflects Egyptian authorities’ ongoing assault on free expression and academic freedom.