Has justice taken a backseat to civil order in Egypt?

Name: Has justice taken a backseat to civil order in Egypt?
Uploaded: 2016-02-12T01:22:17Z
Duration: P472S
Description: Egypt’s judiciary, once renowned as fiercely independent, now faces criticism for the harsh and lengthy imprisonment of political prisoners under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Special correspondent Nick Schifrin talks with one family who have tirelessly fought for justice.

Clip: 02/11/2016 | 7m 52s

Egypt’s judiciary, once renowned as fiercely independent, now faces criticism for the harsh and lengthy imprisonment of political prisoners under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Special correspondent Nick Schifrin talks with one family who have tirelessly fought for justice.

Aired: 02/11/16

Rating: NR

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Has justice taken a backseat to civil order in Egypt?

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