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New York, July 27 (IBNS): Galal El Behairy has been detained since February after criticizing a song criticizing Egypt's policy, pushing Thursday UN human rights experts to urge the government to release him immediately. [19659002Lachanson"Balaha"performedbyRamamEssamaisreleasedonFeb26ththebandwagonofthefast-movingmankindandattractingmorethan37millionmedial-socialoutcomes
Five days later, Mr. El Behairy was arrested by National Security Police and detained for a week in a secret location, before being charged with affiliation with terrorists, "dissemination of false news, abuse of social networks, blasphemy, contempt of religion and insults to the army".
At the time of this first appearance, he showed signs of torture and beatings. His first trial in the military court began on May 6 and, after being delayed three times, the conviction is expected to take place next Saturday. He remains in Tora prison, in the capital of Cairo.
"We are very concerned about the criminalization of the legitimate exercise of artistic expression by the imposition of a series of dubious charges," the experts said.
"We are alarmed by the arrest and alleged mistreatment Mr. El Behairy, who appears to be solely bound to the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of artistic expression and creativity ", They added.
"We have received allegations that it is increasingly common for artists, activists and journalists to be arrested and detained on charges such as" publishing false news, "said the expert. Other forms of expression as well as the right to participate in the cultural life of the country.
In a separate case on similar charges, still under investigation by the High Security State, El Behairy may be detained up to two years "We urge the relevant authorities to investigate the allegations of ill-treatment against Mr. El Behairy and to acquit all charges related to the expression of its political views, "said the rights experts. [19659003"Wecallonallindividualstohavetherighttoparticipateintheexchangeofvariedinformationtocontributetotheexpressionofartandtoparticipateinitulturelleetaudéveloppementdeleursociété"1965-19003LesexpertsendroitssontKarimaBennouneRapporteurspécialdansledomainedesdroitsculturels;DavidKayeRapporteurspécialsurlapromotionetlaprotectiondudroitàlalibertéd'opinionetd'expressionAhmedShaheedRapporteurspécialsurlalibertédereligionoudeconviction;SeongPhilHongPrésident-RapporteurduGroupedetravailsurladétentionarbitraire;NilsMelzerRapporteurspécialsurlatortureetautrespeinesoutraitementscruelsinhumainsoudégradants;etBernardDuhaimeprésident-rapporteurduGroupedetravailsurlesdisparitionsforcéesouinvolontaires
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