On March 24 , an Egyptian court sentenced 529 people to death over violence in the city of Minya . `` With regard those on the run , they automatically have the right for an entire new trial , in addition to the right of appeal following the issuance of the sentence , '' he said . Last August , a policeman was murdered in riots after a crackdown on pro-Morsy sit-ins . The Muslim Brotherhood has been banned since it came into power and its members have faced charges ranging from inciting murder to insulting Islam. The length of the trial and severity of the sentences have sparked criticism .
On March 24 , an Egyptian court sentenced 529 people to death over violence in the city of Minya . Last August , a policeman was murdered in riots after a crackdown on pro-Morsy sit-ins . The Muslim Brotherhood has been banned since it came into power and its members have faced charges ranging from inciting murder to insulting Islam. The length of the trial and severity of the sentences have sparked criticism .