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Egypt sentences 21 defendants to death

An Egyptian court sentenced 21 defendants to death and 25 to 15 years in jail for another 7.

A defendant holds a Quran in a courtroom cage
A defendant holds a Quran in a courtroom cage Source: AAP (Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper)

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