The activists had faced charges in an Egyptian court . In a statement released on Monday, the group said it was "shocked and saddened" by the verdict but that they would continue to fight for their cause. One of the groups praised the decision , but expressed concern for its Egyptian staff .
The activists had faced charges in an Egyptian court . Their organizations were targeted in a government crackdown in December . One of the groups praised the decision , but expressed concern for its Egyptian staff .