The media network’s calling it part of a ruthless campaign against freedom of speech and expression, in order to muzzle the voice of the free press.

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Ibrahim Helal, former director of news at Al Jazeera’s Arabic channel, and journalist Alaa Sablan, were sentenced along with President Mohamed Moursi for allegedly leaking state secrets to Qatar.

Al Jazeera denounces, condemns, and entirely rejects the verdict.

The network finds the sentence incriminating to the profession of journalism, which all international laws and legislation seek to protect, and to all journalists, who should be enabled to report with objectivity, professionalism, and integrity.

Acting Director General of Al Jazeera Dr Mostefa Souag says the sentence  is considered a failure for the justice and court system in Egypt; a country classified as one of the most dangerous places for journalists to work in.

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