Trial of 64 Defendants in New Cairo Cell Case Adjourned to November 9

An Egyptian court has adjourned the trial of 64 defendants in the case known as the “New Cairo Cell” until November 9.

The decision was issued today by the Second Terrorism Circuit, sitting at the Badr Courts Complex.

The defendants face accusations of joining a terrorist group and smuggling terrorists abroad. Those allegations form the basis of the ongoing trial.

The brief account of the hearing did not specify a reason for the adjournment or detail the proceedings scheduled for the next session.