Egyptian court jails 56 people over boat disaster that killed 200
by Reuters from World news | The Guardian on (#2H4CV)
Individuals given prison sentences of up to 14 years for charges relating to sinking of boat carrying migrants and refugees
A 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.
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