Irish teenager’s trial in Cairo delayed again

The trial of an Irish teenager being held in Egypt has been delayed again.

19-year-old Ibrahim Halawa has been imprisoned since August of 2013, when he was detained during a protest in Cairo.

Ibrahim Halawa. Pic: Amnesty International

His trial and that of almost 500 others, has already been adjourned a number of times and has now been delayed until August 2.

Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about Ibrahim's health and wellbeing.