Egyptian court jails 56 people over boat disaster that killed 200
(The Guardian Egypt)

Individuals given prison sentences of up to 14 years for charges relating to sinking of boat carrying migrants and refugeesA court in Egypt has sentenced 56 people to prison terms of up to 14 years over a boat that capsized last year, killing more than 200 onboard. The incident occurred off the Egyptian coast on 21 September 2016 and about 170 passengers were rescued. Continue reading...