Tuesday, January 22, 2013

News at Eleven (Back Page): The International Federation for Human Rights

(FIDH) expresses deep concern over the sentencing of Qatari poet Mohamad Ibn al-Deeb Al-Ajami to life imprisonment following a trial marred by irregularities. Al-Ajami, sentenced on 29 November 2012, has been granted leave to appeal. The Court of Appeals will commence a review of the case on 27 January 2013.

from The International Federation for Human Rights: Qatar: Appeals Court Should drop all charges against Qatari Poet Al-Ajami

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