Egypt court sentences 529 Muslim Brotherhood members to death

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 | 19:29:16

(VOVworld) – An Egyptian court sentenced 529 members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) to death on Monday for assaulting police stations in Minya province, south of Cairo, last August.

Egypt court sentences 529 Muslim Brotherhood members to death - ảnh 1

Supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi during a demonstration inside Ain Shams University in Cairo on Monday.(Photo: Reuters)

The defendants were convicted in the biggest trial in Egypt’s history, which prosecuted 1,200 supporters of toppled president Mohammed Morsi. Of the MB members who were convicted at the trial, 153 are in custody, while the rest are on the run. According to defense lawyers, the defendants can appeal and the appellate court can carry out a new trial or commute the death sentences.