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Trial of two Al Jazeera journalists detained in Egypt adjourned

The trial of two Al Jazeera journalists charged with aiding a terrorist organisation in Egypt has been adjourned.

Canadian-based Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, from Egypt, spent over a year behind bars in the country before being released on bail last month.

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Amal Clooney welcomes Al Jazeera journalists release

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has welcomed the decision by an Egyptian judge to order the release two Al Jazeera journalists on bail.

Clooney said she was "encouraged" by the ruling in relation to Mohamed Fahmy, who she had acted for, and Baher Mohamed.

Human rights layer Amal Clooney acted for Mohamed Fahmy. Credit: D. Long/Zuma Press/Press Association Images

But she stressed: "At the same time, there is no guarantee that a retrial will be carried out in compliance with international standards or result in the full acquittal on all charges that Fahmy deserves.

"It may also take several months to complete."

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