when armed police officers swept in to end a huge anti government sit in in 2013. five years on, a court has sentenced 75 people to death, blaming them for the violence that took place. the demonstration was in support of the muslim brotherhood, and came just weeks after the former president, mohammed morsi, was ousted from office. authorities say eight police officers died, but the government is still under pressure to explain the actions of the security forces. our middle east regional editor alan johnston reports. in the courtroom, a cage crowded with defendants. this was a mass trial. it involved more than 700 people. among those behind bars were senior figures in the muslim brotherhood organisation, and some of the accused were condemned to be hanged. thejudges confirmed 75 death sentences, originally handed down injuly. they gave other defendants jail terms. the brotherhood s spiritual leader mohammed badie got life in prison. this mountain of cases was tied to an event
thejudges confirmed 75 death sentences, originally handed down injuly. they gave other defendants jail terms. the brotherhood s spiritual leader mohammed badie got life in prison. this mountain of cases was tied to an event in cairo in 2013. gunfire. the security forces were sent to clear a square, called ra baa al adawiya. it had been occupied by anti government protesters. there was extraordinary violence. human rights groups say more than 800 demonstrators were killed in one of the worst such massacres of modern times. no police officer has been called to account for what happened. the authorities say eight security force members were killed and the defendants in the mass trial were accused of possessing weapons and murder. but for the well known photojournalist, shawkan, there was some relief. he was given a five yearjail term, but he s already served that time in detention and may soon be freed. translation: the sentence is unfair because shawkan didn t commit any crime
a 600 metre long boom will be towed through the middle of the pacific ocean to collect plastic waste. and at 6:30pm, sportsday will bring you the latest on the fifth test where england are on top after some late wickets good evening. syrian and russian warplanes have continued their bombing of rebel positions in the syrian province of idlib. the united nations has warned of a new humanitarian crisis if syria and its russian allies launch an all out military offensive. idlib is the last major rebel stronghold in the north of the country. thousands of civilians are trapped in the area, and turkey says it s can t accommodate any more refugees who may flee across the border. our middle east correspondent yollande knell reports. today in the idlib countryside. the full scale offensive here hasn t yet started, but these were powerful blasts. syrian government helicopters dropping barrels packed with explosives. and after each strike, the white helmets civil defence rushing in, sear
rapper matt miller has died after an apparent drug overdose. mac. and at 11:30pm will be taking an in depth look at the papers. we are, in which the shadow chancellorjohn macdonald said were unacceptable. the rubber and different schools of thought in the party and the accusation is that things have come to such a head the jeremy corbyn polls supporters are trying to oust some of his critics, some elements of the left wing of the party are trying to get rid of some of the more centre left mps. that is the accusation. it is an say the leadership is trying to orchestrate it but what he has said his then need to do something to stop it, in his words, to call off the dogs. this is what the mourners had earlier. already centre-left mps are being systematically targeted with motions against them in their local parties, motions brought against them first ending up with the ce ntre left against them first ending up with the centre left values. my message to our leadership is clear
when armed police officers swept in to bring an anti government protest to an end in 2013. five years on, a court has sentenced 75 people to death, blaming them for the violence that took place. the demonstration was in support of the muslim brotherhood and came just weeks after the former president, mohamed morsi, was ousted from office. authorities say eight police officers died, but the government is still under pressure to explain the actions of the security forces. our middle east regional editor alan johnston reports. in the courtroom, a cage crowded with defendants. this was a mass trial. it involved more than 700 people. among those behind bars were senior figures in the muslim brotherhood organisation, and some of the accused were condemned to be hanged. the judges confirmed 75 death sentences, originally handed down injuly. they gave other defendants jail terms. the brotherhood s spiritual leader got life in prison. this mountain of cases was tied to an event in cai