Blogger case postponed to May 8
Family, supporters gather outside court
The High Criminal Court adjourned the case of blogger Mahmood Al Yousif yesterday following the death of the judge’s mother.
Members from the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) and newspapers as well as supporters gathered outside the court to express solidarity with Al Yousif.
The blogger told the Tribune, “The case has been delayed and is expected to be heard on May 8. I am overwhelmed by the response from the members of the Press and my family who have been supporting me. The technical team has sought copies of documents for the hearing of the case.”
Blogger case postponed to May 8
Family, supporters gather outside court
The High Criminal Court adjourned the case of blogger Mahmood Al Yousif yesterday following the death of the judge’s mother.
Members from the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) and newspapers as well as supporters gathered outside the court to express solidarity with Al Yousif.
The blogger told the Tribune, “The case has been delayed and is expected to be heard on May 8. I am overwhelmed by the response from the members of the Press and my family who have been supporting me. The technical team has sought copies of documents for the hearing of the case.”
The defamation case has been filed by the Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs, Mansoor Hassan bin Rajab, over an article posted on Al Yousif’s blog.
The court had issued summons to Al Yousif who case is being handled by lawyer Fatima Al Hawaj, appointed by the BJA. A legal team from the Bahrain Human Rights Society is also assisting Al Hawaj. Al Yousif offered his condolences to judge Shaikh Mohammed bin Ali.
“The gathering shows that everybody supports freedom of expression.” Al Yousif said.
The same views were echoed by human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab from the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (now dissolved), who was also present.
