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Egyptian court blocks transfer of islands to Saudi Arabia, despite parliament's decision

An Egyptian court on Tuesday overturned previous court rulings in favor of surrendering two islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, the latest in a series of contradictory verdicts.

 

The Egyptian government announced in April 2016 that the two small uninhabited islets of Tiran and Sanafir would be handed over to Ryad, provoking controversy and triggering protests against the regime of President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi.

 


פרסום ראשון: 06.20.17, 18:26