Irish Government Urged To Call For Release Of Teenager In Egypt

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

18 year old Ibrahim Halawa 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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Representatives of the Irish Embassy have been given permission to attend court today.

Ibrahim's sister Nusayba says calling for a fair trial isn't enough, and the Irish government should be doing more.