Egyptian court sentences journalists to death

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Journalism in favor of government has always been one of the safest occupations in the world.

Journalism disfavored by government has always been one of the world’s most dangerous occupations.

Now there is news that an Egyptian court has sentenced three journalists to death for supposedly reporting facts that undermined Egypt’s “national security.”

Thankfully, the journalists are in hiding outside Egypt. They were tried, convicted and sentenced in absentia.