An Egyptian court issued verdicts sentenced to death on 683 people accused of violence last year in Minya, including Mohamed Badie, the Muslim Brotherhood's General Guide, or top leader.
An Egyptian court has sentenced 683 people to death, including Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie. Escalating a crackdown on the movement that could trigger protests and political violence ahead of an election next month.Hundreds of Brotherhood supporters and members of the security forces have been killed in political violence since Morsi's ouster by authorities. 529 Muslim Brotherhood supporters were also sentenced to death in a similar case last month.
