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Egypt summons UK ambassador over al-Jazeera trial remarks Egypt summons UK ambassador over al-Jazeera trial remarks
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Britain's ambassador to Egypt has been summoned to the country's foreign ministry over his "unacceptable interference" following the trial of three al-Jazeera journalists.Britain's ambassador to Egypt has been summoned to the country's foreign ministry over his "unacceptable interference" following the trial of three al-Jazeera journalists.
Mohamed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and Peter Greste were each jailed for three years on Saturday for "spreading false news".Mohamed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and Peter Greste were each jailed for three years on Saturday for "spreading false news".
Ambassador John Casson said he was "shocked and concerned" by the ruling.Ambassador John Casson said he was "shocked and concerned" by the ruling.
Egyptian authorities objected to his remarks and Mr Casson has attended a meeting with officials.Egyptian authorities objected to his remarks and Mr Casson has attended a meeting with officials.
In comments made outside the court and on Facebook, Mr Casson said the court's decision would "undermine confidence in Egypt's stability".In comments made outside the court and on Facebook, Mr Casson said the court's decision would "undermine confidence in Egypt's stability".
Egypt's foreign ministry called his words "unacceptable interference" in the country's judiciary.Egypt's foreign ministry called his words "unacceptable interference" in the country's judiciary.
Twitter users in Egypt have also called for Mr Casson to be expelled over his comments, with more than 800 users tweeting the "expel_the_British_ambassador" hashtag.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the British Embassy in Cairo said the ambassador "explained the UK's position on the court ruling, especially in light of the fact that two British nationals were involved in the case".In a statement issued after the meeting, the British Embassy in Cairo said the ambassador "explained the UK's position on the court ruling, especially in light of the fact that two British nationals were involved in the case".
Two British journalists working for al-Jazeera were sentenced in absentia in the original trial last year.Two British journalists working for al-Jazeera were sentenced in absentia in the original trial last year.
Canadian-Egyptian Mr Fahmy and Egyptian Mr Mohamed were led away to begin their sentences after Saturday's verdict.Canadian-Egyptian Mr Fahmy and Egyptian Mr Mohamed were led away to begin their sentences after Saturday's verdict.
Mr Greste was deported back to his home country of Australia earlier this year and was on trial in absentia.Mr Greste was deported back to his home country of Australia earlier this year and was on trial in absentia.
Giving the verdict, judge Hassan Farid said the three men were not registered journalists and had been operating from a Cairo hotel without a licence.Giving the verdict, judge Hassan Farid said the three men were not registered journalists and had been operating from a Cairo hotel without a licence.
Their lawyers are expected to appeal.Their lawyers are expected to appeal.