Halawa has now spent nearly three years in prison.
The trial of Irish student Ibrahim Halawa has been delayed for a 13th time and is now scheduled to take place on June 26.
The 20-year old, from Firhouse in Dublin, has now spent 942 days in prison, having first been arrested during protests against former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo in August 2013.
In a statement today, Amnesty International issued a statement reiterating a call for Halawa’s immediate and unconditional release.
“The farcical nature of the Egyptian legal system has again been highlighted as Ibrahim’s trial has been delayed for the thirteenth time,” said Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland.
“During this time, this young Irish citizen has been living in truly horrific conditions in an Egyptian prison cell. Ibrahim is a Prisoner of Conscience detained solely for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.
“His continuing imprisonment represents an inexcusable violation of both international and Egyptian law.”
In December, an overwhelming majority of MEPs passed a resolution calling for Halawa’s release from prison, while the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid said they would support Irish efforts to secure his release.
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