Laura Plummer’s family issues apology to Egyptian government
Topping coverage of Egypt in the international press this morning: An apology to the government of Egypt issued by the family of Laura Plummer, the British citizen currently awaiting trial for bringing illegal meds into Egypt, Ruth Michaelson writes for The Guardian. “We realise Laura has unintentionally done wrong in the eyes of the Egyptian authorities. A totally innocent action that has resulted in her being held in custody by the police in Hurghada.” her family says. Plummer awaits trial on 25 December.
Other stories worth noting in brief this morning:
- African countries need about USD 2.5 tn “to achieve their sustainable development plans,” according to remarks by Investment Minister Sahar Nasr quoted by the Journal du Cameroun.
- Russia’s arms sales to the Middle East are soaring, with Egypt, Morocco, Saudi, the UAE, and Tunisia all expressing interest, RT reports. Egypt is expecting to receive 50 Mig-29 fighters from Russia by 2020.
- Former President Mohamed Morsi had a medical check up on Sunday, according to the Middle East Monitor.