Trial of Irish-Egyptian teenager to take place in Cairo today

The sister of an Irish teenager facing trial in Egypt today wants the Government here to call for his release.

Trial of Irish-Egyptian teenager to take place in Cairo today

The sister of an Irish teenager facing trial in Egypt today wants the Government here to call for his release.

Eighteen-year-old Ibrahim Halawa is one of around 100 people set for trial in Cairo today. He is accused of a number of charges including belonging to a terrorist organisation, murder and torching a police station, and has been in custody for nearly a year.

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