Earlier today, the Egyptian court determined that 183 people were culpable for the death of eleven police officers and two civilians and the court has sentenced each of these convicted individuals to death. This mass death sentence has received opposition internationally and many people are arguing that this sentence does not "meet the international standards of fairness." Apparently, 415 people total have been issued the death penalty for crimes committed against police officers, while no sentences have been given to security officers who were responsible for the 1,000 civilian deaths that occurred during the uprising in August 2013. This struggle battle civilians and police has become a prevalent aspect of Egyptian society and is a major contribution to the power struggle for control of Egypt after Egypt's first democratically elected president, Morsy, was removed after mass protests. Many foreign powers are protesting Egypt's harsh verdict and are trying to restore peace.
This is a prime example of how democratic nations, such as the United States, are interfering in global affairs in order to restore levels of fairness and equality in foreign justice systems. Another example of this sort of interference was demonstrated when the U.S. issued Lodge's Corollary which prevented despotic rule from European nations and protected democracy in the West. In order to promote peace, justice, and equality, it is necessary that these kinds of actions are taken so that maltreatment, such as the unfair sentencing of 183 people to death by a corrupt justice system, is avoided.
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http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/02/world/egypt-court/index.html
That's unfair! I think in order for Egypt to understand their unfairness, someone outside needs to tell them or they need to realize they're wrong and update themselves.
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