An Egyptian court sentenced Coptic scholar Dr. Augustinos Samaan to five years with hard labor under “contempt of religion” laws. Advocacy groups warn the case reflects broader concerns over due process and religious freedom in Egypt.
February 27, 2026
An Egyptian court sentenced Coptic scholar Dr. Augustinos Samaan to five years with hard labor under “contempt of religion” laws. Advocacy groups warn the case reflects broader concerns over due process and religious freedom in Egypt.