This is the second such postponement in the appeal process against the prominent Bahraini human rights campaigner, who is challenging a 2-year prison sentence.
Rajab was convicted of “spreading false news” in July for discussing Manama’s rights violations with foreign journalists.
He faces an additional 15 years in prison over a range of other charges including those related to tweets criticizing the bombardment of Yemen and Manama’s use of torture.
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25 October 2017 - 13:44
News ID: 862515
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Nabeel Rajab’s appeal hearing was postponed to November 8, when the defense and prosecution are going to be expected to present their closing arguments.
