Egypt Sentences Government Critic to 6 Months in Jail Amid Crackdown on Dissent

Egyptian court sentences government critic Hisham Kassem to 6 months in prison over online spat with former minister

Rights groups condemn conviction as politically motivated amid Egypt's crackdown on dissent

Kassem accused of slander, defamation and verbally assaulting police officer

Arrest and trial draws international attention to Egypt's human rights record

Conviction seen as setback to Egypt's efforts to improve rights image ahead of 2024 presidential elections