Ahmed Fouad, Karmoz
Medium:Internet
Charge:Retaliatory
Imprisoned:January 25, 2014

Fouad, a reporter for the news website Karmoz, was arrested while covering a demonstration by members of the Muslim Brotherhood in the neighborhood of Sidi Beshr in Alexandria governorate, according to his employer and local press freedom groups. The protest led to violent clashes between protesters and security forces.

Fouad was charged with "joining a group that aims to disrupt the law," "demonstrating without permission," "blocking a road," and "possessing a weapon," according to news reports. His first hearing was scheduled for December 14, 2014, according to Karmoz's Facebook page.

Karmoz denied the allegations against Fouad and said he was doing journalistic work at the time of his arrest. The website covers local news and politics in Alexandria.

On September 27, Fouad announced that he had begun a hunger strike from Al-Grbuniat prison, known also as Burj Al Arab, in Alexandria, according to news reports.

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