Egypt Sentences Commentator Ahmed Douma to One Year in Prison

Washington, D.C. — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of Egyptian political commentator Ahmed Douma, who was handed a one-year prison sentence on Wednesday over his criticism of conditions inside Egypt’s prisons.

“The sentencing of Ahmed Douma for writing about prison conditions is a stark violation of the right to free and safe expression. No journalist should face prison for sharing firsthand experiences or expressing critical opinions,”said CPJ Regional Director Sara…