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<p>We regularly raise the case of detained journalists, including Mohamed Fahmy and
Baher Mohamed, in our conversations with the Egyptian government. Most recently, officials
discussed this case with the Egyptian Ambassador in London on 22 July.</p><p>The Secretary
of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for
Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), made a press statement in February stating his
concern that Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed remained in prison, and calling on the
Egyptian authorities to review their sentences as a matter of urgency.</p><p>We will
continue to urge the Government of Egypt to demonstrate its commitment to freedom
of speech, including the right of journalists to operate without fear of prosecution.
The UK has clearly stated that freedom of the press is fundamental to building a democratic
society.</p><p> </p>
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