Egypt Court Hands Jazeera Reporters Three Years in Jail
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SUBSCRIPTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 THULQADA 15, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Writers blame Police arrest Super Mo Palace stun censorship foreign man makes history, Chelsea as dept, society over Bangkok Lightning Bolt slick City set for book4 bans bombing12 strikes17 again club20 record Egypt court hands Jazeera Min 31º Max 48º reporters three years in jail High Tide 00:05 & 11:45 Low Tide Qatar-based broadcaster to appeal ‘grotesque’ verdict 05:45 & 18:30 40 PAGES NO: 16625 150 FILS CAIRO: An Egyptian court sentenced three Al-Jazeera Minister orders reporters to three years in prison yesterday, in a shock rul- ing that sparked international condemnation. Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed investigation in were in court for the verdict, while Australian journalist Peter Greste was tried in absentia after being deported patient’s death early this year. The court said they had broadcast “false” KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi yesterday news that harmed Egypt. Several codefendants, accused of gave orders to form a committee to investigate the working with Al-Jazeera, received similar sentences. circumstances behind the death of a Kuwaiti patient Canada called for the “immediate return” of Fahmy, who died at a public hospital recently. The decision while Al-Jazeera denounced the verdict as an “attack on came in response to public demands to investigate press freedom”. The Qatar-based broadcaster said it the case in which medical error would appeal the “grotesque” verdict as soon as the is suspected to have caused Cairo court has explained its decision, and would also the death of Saud Al-Juwaied “intensify” its campaign to get its reporters freed. “It’s a Al-Azmi at Jahra Hospital. dark day for the Egyptian judiciary,” Giles Trendle, the The investigation will cover English channel’s acting managing director, told all the patient’s treatment reporters in Doha. “Rather than defend liberty and the stages, and appropriate legal free and fair media, the Egyptian judiciary has compro- procedures will be taken if the mised its own independence.” The retrial was ordered results confirm that his death early this year after an appeals court overturned an ini- was indeed caused by a med- tial sentence of seven years in prison, saying the prose- Ali Al-Obaidi ical error, Obaidi told Kuwait cution had presented scant evidence. News Agency (KUNA) yesterday. “The ministry of Fahmy’s lawyer, London-based Amal Clooney, told health shows zero tolerance with regards to safe- reporters she would press the presidency for a pardon. guarding the safety of citizens and residents, includ- “It’s a dangerous precedent in Egypt that journalists can ing any errors in medical procedures they receive at be locked up simply for reporting the news and courts any of the ministry’s facilities,” Obaidi said. He added can be used as political tools,” she said. Al-Jazeera’s head of litigation, Farah Muftah, said in Doha the ruling that the ministry had previously terminated the con- BEIRUT: Lebanese anti-government protesters hold placards during a demonstration against a political would be appealed once the judge publishes the basis tracts of a number of doctors after confirming they class seen as corrupt and incapable of providing basic services in Martyrs’ Square in downtown Beirut for his sentencings. had committed medical errors. — KUNA yesterday. — AP (See Page 7) Continued on Page 13 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 LOCAL Amir, top state officials PM chairs committee for celebrating Kuwait as denounce Bahrain attack Capital of Islamic Culture KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah condemned the terrorist attack which led to KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Science (ALECSO) to choose an Arab Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of con- the killing of a policeman and the wounding of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- country every year to be the capital of dolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of seven people in Bahrain. In a phone conversa- Sabah has agreed to preside over the Arab culture. —KUNA Bahrain over the terrorist attack that hit in tion with Bahraini counterpart Prince Khalifa Supreme Committee for celebrating Karranah village, north Manama, on Friday bin Salman Al-Khalifa, His Highness Sheikh Kuwait as the capital of Islamic culture for evening. Jaber said that Kuwait will stand with Bahrain 2016. The committee’s membership On behalf of the State of Kuwait, His Highness against such heinous acts. He took the chance includes a number of concerned minis- the Amir strongly condemned the bomb attack to denounce all forms and acts of terrorism ters pertinent to the ceremonial program, that killed a Bahraini policeman and wounded and also expressed his condolences towards which runs over a full year. several others. He expressed Kuwait’s full solidar- the victims of the attack. Minister of Information and Minister of ity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and sup- Furthermore, Deputy Prime Minister and State for Youth Affairs and President of port to whatever measures the Kingdom might Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled the National Council for Culture, Arts and take to protect its security and stability. His Al-Hamad Al-Sabah condemned the terrorist Letters, Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- Highness the Amir prayed for Almighty God to attack. In a phone conversation with Bahraini Humoud Al-Sabah unveiled the news yes- lodge the martyr policeman in heaven, bestow counterpart Sheikh Rashed Abdullah Al- terday, saying that the approval of His quick recovery on the wounded, and protect Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Highness the Prime Minister to preside Bahrain from all evils. denounced in the strongest terms the terrorist over the Higher Committee is a matter Similarly, His Highness the Crown Prince attack and expressed his condolences towards which confirms the political leadership’s Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent the victims. interest in the nation’s cultural activities a cable of condolences to King Hamad to In the meantime, a Foreign Ministry official and in highlighting the role of Kuwait in express sincere wishes for the victims of the ter- strongly denounced the terrorist attack, saying cultural and humanitarian fields as well as rorist attack and the best wishes for Bahrain. that the State of Kuwait stands by the brothers its central role in the dissemination of Meanwhile, Speaker of the National Assembly in the Kingdom of Bahrain and supports what- Arab culture and Islamic values. Marzouq Al-Ghanem strongly denounced the ever measures they might take to combat ter- The idea of the capital of Islamic cul- terrorist attack that killed a policeman and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah rorism and protect the security and stability of ture has been founded along the lines of wounded seven people in Karranah village. “We the Kingdom. Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the program launched by the Arab His Highness the Prime Minister reaffirm full support to, and solidarity with, the The State of Kuwait maintains its principled Organization for Education, Culture and Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain in defense of its dolences to the family of the deceased police- stand against terrorism whatever its forms or security and stability,” Ghanem said in a press man and wishes of quick recovery for those motives might be, the official source affirmed. release. wounded in the attack. He expressed sincere condolences to the fami- “Such acts of terrorism bring to the fore one ly of the martyr policeman and the govern- again the need of concerted efforts, regionally Heinous acts ment and people of Bahrain, and wished the Health Ministry issues and internationally, to rout the menace of black Also, His Highness the Prime Minister innocent people who were wounded in the terrorism,” he stressed. Ghanem expressed con- Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah attack a quick recovery. —KUNA hajj health guidelines By Meshaal Al-Enezi 5) Avoid mixing with those with breath- ing system infections. Local Spotlight KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health has 6) Maintain hygiene while shaving or issued several instructions pilgrims cutting hair to avoid cuts and do not should observe when they visit Saudi touch or use things of others. Arabia to perform hajj. It asked them to 7) Wear medical masks during hajj Health situation do the following: because it protects you and others 1) Consult with your doctor to receive from infection, especially in crowded in Kuwait suitable vaccinations before leaving areas. for Saudi Arabia. 8) Make sure you wear the mask correct- 2) Do not eat or drink uncooked food, ly to cover the mouth and nose, and and do not buy things from roaming should be changed regularly so it vendors. does not become a source of infec- 3) It is preferred to have drinks from tion. sealed containers to avoid GI tract 9) Diabetic pilgrims should get ready to infections. perform hajj without any problem. By Muna Al-Fuzai 4) Make sure you wash your hand regu- Visit the doctor before traveling. larly with soap and water following 10) It is advised to take creams and oint- coughing or sneezing, and before ments for muscles and cuts, along with having food. antipyretics and painkillers. [email protected] Nationals in GCC sustain Supreme Planning Council report on human WASHINGTON: Head of the Kuwait Diving Team Walid Al-Fadil is seen during the development titled “Social Cohesion: National signing of a joint environmental cooperation protocol with OCEANA. —KUNA Lebanese economy: Official APillar” revealed a scary truth about the chal- BEIRUT: The private sector and Lebanese lenges in the health sector in Kuwait by showing it’s nationals abroad, specifically in the Gulf suffering from significant deterioration.