BLOGGER SENT TO PRISON FOR INSULTING ISLAM AND THE EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT...
An Egyptian student, Abdul Kareem Nabil has been sent to prison for commenting on his blogsite. He received a sentence of 4 years.
This is worrying for all users of blogsites such as this one as it threatens the principle of free speech and instant communication made possible by the new media.
The Egyptian government has an appalling record on human rights, regularly jailing political opponents and others for reasons such as their sexuality. Torture and violence are regularly used by the authorities. Abdul was heard to scream following a loud slapping noise from the police van taking him away to prison.
The Egyptian government sends its teachers to Scotland for training. Some of them are in School now. It would be interesting to hear what they think of their government. Do you think that Strathclyde University and Cathkin High school should continue to accept money from such a government ?
Post your comments and register your support for Abdul Nabil, a fellow student and Blogger here, or mail your messages to bloggroup@cathkin.s-lanark.sch.uk and we will post them for you....
Let the Government of Egypt know your feelings.....e-mail your protests to them on..
Check out the Amnesty International website on http://www.news.amnesty.org/
