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In the latest research, scientists have found that the distinctive "tiger stripes" as well as the sliding side-by-side motion of Saturn's moon Enceladus are related to jets of ice crystals which erupt from its icy shell.

In the latest research, scientists have found that the distinctive "tiger stripes" as well as the sliding side-by-side motion of Saturn's moon Enceladus are related to jets of ice crystals which erupt from its icy shell. The new findings will help scientists determine the characteristics of the subsurface ocean present on the icy moon of Saturn and also help determine if Enceladus is favourable to life. The tiger stripes, present on the surface of Enceladus, are filled with four parallel line fractures in the south pole of the moon, which were first observed by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2005. Also Read: Water plumes collected from Jupiter’s moon Europa may bear signs of alien life The ice crystals are created in this region due to "cryovolcanism" and are believed to originate from the fractures present in the buried oceans of Enceladus. Because of this, a lot of material gathers over the south pole of the moon. Both the jets which create it and the brightness of this plume seem to differ in a pattern which lines up with the nearly 33-hour orbit of Enceladus around Saturn, which is the second-most massive planet in the solar system. Scientists try to decode tiger stripes Because of this, scientists have theorised that there is an increase in the activity of the jets as the tidal stress impacts the tiger stripes. The theory has, however, failed to explain why there is a peak in jets of Enceladus peak in brightness hours after tidal stresses reach their maximum or why a second smaller peak takes place just after Enceladus makes its closest approach to Saturn. According to the scientists, a new numerical simulation of the tidal stresses on Enceladus and the motion of its tiger stripe fractures helps in identifying a phenomenon which is similar to what has been seen at the San Andreas fault, in correspondence with the jet activity's pattern. Watch: Strongest sign of alien found: The search for life beyond earth Speaking to Space.com, leader of the team behind the simulation and a PhD Candidate at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Alexander Berne said, "We developed a sophisticated numerical model to simulate tidally-driven strike-slip motion along Enceladus' faults. These models consider the role of friction, which causes the amount of slip on the faults to be sensitive to both compressional and shearing stresses." "The numerical model was able to simulate slip along Enceladus's faults in a manner which matched observed variations in plume brightness as well as spatial variations in surface temperature, suggesting that the jets and plume brightness variations are controlled by strike-slip motion over Enceladus' orbit," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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A former security officer in the US has pleaded guilty to having tried to sell classified national security information to a Russian agent.

Army veteran Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 31 years old, allegedly sold the information to an undercover FBI agent, who he thought was a Russian agent.

Now, according to the plea deal, prosecutors have asked for 22 years in prison for the Colorado man for accepting the allegations, even as a crime of this severity attracts a possible life sentence.&nbsp;

The judge will decide his fate in April next year when his sentence will be announced.

<h2>Dalke’s engagements with the ‘Russian agent’</h2>

Dalke told the undercover FBI agent that his heritage ties him “to your country” and that he wanted to “cause change” after the USA’s role in “damaging the world.”

In court documents, he also said he was $237,000 in debt.

According to the plea deal, he was paid $16,499 in cryptocurrency last year for excerpts of some documents that he passed on to the agent to show what he had, and then he offered to sell the rest of the information he had for $85,000.

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The agent instructed him to visit Denver's downtown train station on September 28, 2022, and send the documents through a secure digital connection within a four-hour timeframe. Dalke, who had his laptop with him, initially used the connection to send a thank-you letter in Russian, expressing his anticipation of a mutually beneficial friendship, as outlined in the plea deal.&nbsp;

Shortly after he transferred all the files from his laptop, FBI agents apprehended him.

<h2>What classified information did Dalke try to sell?</h2>

As stated in the indictment, the information Dalke intended to provide to Russia involved a threat assessment of the military capabilities of an undisclosed third country.&nbsp;

It also included details about sensitive US defence capabilities, some of which pertained to the same foreign nation.

The terms of the plea deal stipulate that Dalke must cooperate with authorities, sharing truthful and valuable insights into his actions and their consequences.

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A former security officer in the US has pleaded guilty to having tried to sell classified national security information to a Russian agent. Army veteran Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 31 years old, allegedly sold the information to an undercover FBI agent, who he thought was a Russian agent.

A former security officer in the US has pleaded guilty to having tried to sell classified national security information to a Russian agent. Army veteran Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 31 years old, allegedly sold the information to an undercover FBI agent, who he thought was a Russian agent. Now, according to the plea deal, prosecutors have asked for 22 years in prison for the Colorado man for accepting the allegations, even as a crime of this severity attracts a possible life sentence. The judge will decide his fate in April next year when his sentence will be announced. Dalke’s engagements with the ‘Russian agent’ Dalke told the undercover FBI agent that his heritage ties him “to your country” and that he wanted to “cause change” after the USA’s role in “damaging the world.” In court documents, he also said he was $237,000 in debt. According to the plea deal, he was paid $16,499 in cryptocurrency last year for excerpts of some documents that he passed on to the agent to show what he had, and then he offered to sell the rest of the information he had for $85,000. Also read: China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit US, will discuss a range of issues, says Washington The agent instructed him to visit Denver's downtown train station on September 28, 2022, and send the documents through a secure digital connection within a four-hour timeframe. Dalke, who had his laptop with him, initially used the connection to send a thank-you letter in Russian, expressing his anticipation of a mutually beneficial friendship, as outlined in the plea deal. Shortly after he transferred all the files from his laptop, FBI agents apprehended him. What classified information did Dalke try to sell? As stated in the indictment, the information Dalke intended to provide to Russia involved a threat assessment of the military capabilities of an undisclosed third country. It also included details about sensitive US defence capabilities, some of which pertained to the same foreign nation. The terms of the plea deal stipulate that Dalke must cooperate with authorities, sharing truthful and valuable insights into his actions and their consequences. Watch: S.Korea holds first joint air drill with US and Japan × Dalke had previously worked as an information systems security designer for the National Security Agency, the US intelligence agency responsible for gathering and analysing signals from both foreign and domestic sources for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. Following his departure and the transfer of classified information to an undercover agent, prosecutors allege that he reapplied for a position at the NSA. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US: Former security officer pleads guilty to having tried to sell secrets to Russian agent

The Pakistan government’s attempts to amend the colonial-era secrets act that seeks to grant unbridled power to its military intelligence agency were staunchly opposed by the opposition MPs, forcing the government to refer the bill to the standing committee.

On Wednesday (Aug 2), the outgoing government introduced the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was passed by the lower house on Tuesday (Aug 1).

The bill gives power to agencies like the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) to “at any time, enter and search any person or place, without warrant, and if necessary, by use of force” for anyone suspected of breaching the Official Secrets Act, such as leaking the name of an agency official, reports Dawn newspaper.

It also defines an “enemy” broadly as “any person directly or indirectly intentionally or unintentionally working for or engaged with the foreign power, foreign agent, non-state actor, organisation [or] a group guilty of a particular act tending to show a purpose that is prejudicial to the safety and interest of Pakistan”.

<h2>Draconian law</h2>

Activists and lawyers believe that such a “draconian” law would completely erode the country’s fragile democracy and human rights values.

They are particularly against the broad definition of “enemy” mentioned in the bill, which they believe is “against the principles of natural justice” as it treats unintentional contact at par with planned espionage.

It has now been placed before a standing committee before it is presented to the Senate to formally become law or be rejected.

Senator Tahir Bezinjo said the government was “setting a very dangerous precedent” with this amendment.

“This gives a legal cover for security agencies such as ISI to raid, abduct, and detain people,” he said.

“I am 100 per cent sure the same law will be used against anyone, be it politicians, activists or lawyers, who confront the military and its power. It is indeed a black chapter in the history of Pakistan.”

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<h2>Enforced disappearances common in Pak</h2>

Enforced disappearances, abductions, and tortures by Pakistan’s military agencies are quite common in the country. There is no law currently that can limit their powers.

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There have been attempts by the past government to make such acts illegal, but they have been repeatedly thwarted by the all-powerful military establishment.

The ruling government is believed to have a close relationship with the military establishment that has opposed media freedom and the groups fighting for democracy and human rights.

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The Pakistan government’s attempts to amend the colonial-era secrets act that seeks to grant unbridled power to its military intelligence agency were staunchly opposed by the opposition MPs, forcing the government to refer the bill to the standing committee.

The Pakistan government’s attempts to amend the colonial-era secrets act that seeks to grant unbridled power to its military intelligence agency were staunchly opposed by the opposition MPs, forcing the government to refer the bill to the standing committee. On Wednesday (Aug 2), the outgoing government introduced the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was passed by the lower house on Tuesday (Aug 1). The bill gives power to agencies like the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) to “at any time, enter and search any person or place, without warrant, and if necessary, by use of force” for anyone suspected of breaching the Official Secrets Act, such as leaking the name of an agency official, reports Dawn newspaper. It also defines an “enemy” broadly as “any person directly or indirectly intentionally or unintentionally working for or engaged with the foreign power, foreign agent, non-state actor, organisation [or] a group guilty of a particular act tending to show a purpose that is prejudicial to the safety and interest of Pakistan”. Draconian law Activists and lawyers believe that such a “draconian” law would completely erode the country’s fragile democracy and human rights values. They are particularly against the broad definition of “enemy” mentioned in the bill, which they believe is “against the principles of natural justice” as it treats unintentional contact at par with planned espionage. It has now been placed before a standing committee before it is presented to the Senate to formally become law or be rejected. Senator Tahir Bezinjo said the government was “setting a very dangerous precedent” with this amendment. “This gives a legal cover for security agencies such as ISI to raid, abduct, and detain people,” he said. “I am 100 per cent sure the same law will be used against anyone, be it politicians, activists or lawyers, who confront the military and its power. It is indeed a black chapter in the history of Pakistan.” Also read | Pakistan threatens to take military action in Afghanistan if Taliban fail to keep terror groups on leash Enforced disappearances common in Pak Enforced disappearances, abductions, and tortures by Pakistan’s military agencies are quite common in the country. There is no law currently that can limit their powers. Also read | Pakistan elections unlikely to take place on time, PM Shehbaz Sharif hints There have been attempts by the past government to make such acts illegal, but they have been repeatedly thwarted by the all-powerful military establishment. The ruling government is believed to have a close relationship with the military establishment that has opposed media freedom and the groups fighting for democracy and human rights. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan govt faces backlash over ‘draconian’ bill giving security agencies massive powers

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted.

The acknowledgment that some secrets at the Guantánamo court may no longer be secret came on the fourth day of a hearing in the complex conspiracy case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men who are accused of plotting the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. The capital case has been in pretrial hearings since 2012, one reason information once considered national security secrets may now be made public.

In a presentation, James G. Connell III, a defense lawyer for Mohammed’s nephew, Ammar al-Baluchi, told the court that he had so far obtained 1,025 pages of once classified cables and other documents from the CIA through the Freedom of Information Act, which included more details than prosecutors and the judge had approved for use at the eventual death-penalty trial. The agency is preparing to release another 2,100 pages of secret documents, Connell said.

Connell offered as an example a May 3, 2003, report from a CIA black site prison on an interrogation of Baluchi, probably in Pakistan, that the agency released through the Freedom of Information Act.

The prosecution version, invoking a national security privilege, covered up the day of the month as part of a routine practice by prosecutors of blurring dates of CIA reports from the black sites; omitted the title “Ammar al Baluchi Interview” and certain tracking information; and redacted parts of sentences showing the source of certain information was Majid Khan, another black site prisoner, who recently said in court that he made up lies while being tortured to satisfy his interrogators.

A lead prosecutor, Clayton G. Trivett Jr., agreed to the review, saying that “there is some reconciliation that needs to be done” by his team. He said prosecutors would compare documents released by the CIA under FOIA to those his team had prepared and given to defense lawyers.

Trivett said that if the CIA has subsequently changed its theories or rules of classification, “it cannot be” that “the public” has access to more complete documents than do defense lawyers and, potentially, ultimately a jury.

Mohammed and the other defendants were captured in Pakistan in 2002 and 2003. The case is mired in hearings on whether admissions they made to FBI agents after their arrival in Guantánamo in 2007 were tainted by their torture.

The new judge, Col. Matthew N. McCall of the Air Force, is hearing dozens of pleadings by defense lawyers who want the court to order the government to search for and turn over information they argue may be missing from the first six or seven years of the accused plotters’ detention.

It was unclear how much time the prosecution’s review would take or whether it would further delay efforts by prosecutors to bring the case to trial. Trivett also did not appear to commit to review all the classified documents in the case.

But the development underscored how the landscape of public information has changed in the nearly 10 years that the case has been in pretrial proceedings, particularly through litigation in other courts and through government leaks.

Just last month, when the Supreme Court wrestled with national security invocations in a civil case involving claims of torture of a Guantánamo prisoner, Abu Zubaydah, at an overseas CIA prison, several justices openly named the country in question as Poland.

“The fact that he was tortured by these contractors in Poland, that’s not a state secret?” Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked in a question that, under current rules at the court at Guantánamo Bay, would have constituted a spill of classified information.

To prevent such information from reaching the public from the Guantánamo proceedings, the Pentagon court has a 40-second delay on audio broadcast into the spectator’s gallery, time for a security officer inside the court to mute what the public hears.

Prosecutors have consistently invoked the national security privilege for the names of every country that hosted a black site in the CIA program, which was established in 2002 and was closed in 2009, because the nations that permitted the United States to run the secret prisons were promised anonymity. Permitting the site to be mentioned, the explanation goes, would harm foreign relations.

Two years ago, prosecutors were forced to revisit their classification decisions in Guantánamo’s other death-penalty case after the Army judge there ruled that their deletions “could fairly be characterized as self-serving and calculated to avoid embarrassment,” and “indicative of a minimalist view” of evidence defense lawyers were entitled to receive.

Trivett, a lead prosecutor in the Sept. 11 case, committed his team to conducting the review soon after Connell’s presentation, rather than wait for the judge’s ruling on the question.

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted.

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted. The acknowledgment that some secrets at the Guantánamo court may no longer be secret came on the fourth day of a hearing in the complex conspiracy case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men who are accused of plotting the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. The capital case has been in pretrial hearings since 2012, one reason information once considered national security secrets may now be made public. In a presentation, James G. Connell III, a defense lawyer for Mohammed’s nephew, Ammar al-Baluchi, told the court that he had so far obtained 1,025 pages of once classified cables and other documents from the CIA through the Freedom of Information Act, which included more details than prosecutors and the judge had approved for use at the eventual death-penalty trial. The agency is preparing to release another 2,100 pages of secret documents, Connell said. Connell offered as an example a May 3, 2003, report from a CIA black site prison on an interrogation of Baluchi, probably in Pakistan, that the agency released through the Freedom of Information Act. The prosecution version, invoking a national security privilege, covered up the day of the month as part of a routine practice by prosecutors of blurring dates of CIA reports from the black sites; omitted the title “Ammar al Baluchi Interview” and certain tracking information; and redacted parts of sentences showing the source of certain information was Majid Khan, another black site prisoner, who recently said in court that he made up lies while being tortured to satisfy his interrogators. A lead prosecutor, Clayton G. Trivett Jr., agreed to the review, saying that “there is some reconciliation that needs to be done” by his team. He said prosecutors would compare documents released by the CIA under FOIA to those his team had prepared and given to defense lawyers. Trivett said that if the CIA has subsequently changed its theories or rules of classification, “it cannot be” that “the public” has access to more complete documents than do defense lawyers and, potentially, ultimately a jury. Mohammed and the other defendants were captured in Pakistan in 2002 and 2003. The case is mired in hearings on whether admissions they made to FBI agents after their arrival in Guantánamo in 2007 were tainted by their torture. The new judge, Col. Matthew N. McCall of the Air Force, is hearing dozens of pleadings by defense lawyers who want the court to order the government to search for and turn over information they argue may be missing from the first six or seven years of the accused plotters’ detention. It was unclear how much time the prosecution’s review would take or whether it would further delay efforts by prosecutors to bring the case to trial. Trivett also did not appear to commit to review all the classified documents in the case. But the development underscored how the landscape of public information has changed in the nearly 10 years that the case has been in pretrial proceedings, particularly through litigation in other courts and through government leaks. Just last month, when the Supreme Court wrestled with national security invocations in a civil case involving claims of torture of a Guantánamo prisoner, Abu Zubaydah, at an overseas CIA prison, several justices openly named the country in question as Poland. “The fact that he was tortured by these contractors in Poland, that’s not a state secret?” Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked in a question that, under current rules at the court at Guantánamo Bay, would have constituted a spill of classified information. To prevent such information from reaching the public from the Guantánamo proceedings, the Pentagon court has a 40-second delay on audio broadcast into the spectator’s gallery, time for a security officer inside the court to mute what the public hears. Prosecutors have consistently invoked the national security privilege for the names of every country that hosted a black site in the CIA program, which was established in 2002 and was closed in 2009, because the nations that permitted the United States to run the secret prisons were promised anonymity. Permitting the site to be mentioned, the explanation goes, would harm foreign relations. Two years ago, prosecutors were forced to revisit their classification decisions in Guantánamo’s other death-penalty case after the Army judge there ruled that their deletions “could fairly be characterized as self-serving and calculated to avoid embarrassment,” and “indicative of a minimalist view” of evidence defense lawyers were entitled to receive. Trivett, a lead prosecutor in the Sept. 11 case, committed his team to conducting the review soon after Connell’s presentation, rather than wait for the judge’s ruling on the question.

Some Sept 11 trial secrets may not be secrets anymore

At a site in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru, archaeologists have unearthed 29 human bodies entombed around 1,000 years ago. The site is at Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá. &nbsp;

Four skeletons, which are of two children, a teenager and one adult, date back to the Wari civilisation. &nbsp;

Edgar Bracamonte Lévano, excavation's director and research archaeologist, Royal Tombs of Sipán museum, told Live Science through email, “These skeletons represent the region's first known examples of human offerings from the Wari civilisation.” &nbsp;

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The excavation also unearthed skeletons of eight guinea pigs and several alpacas and llamas, all of which seem to be sacrificed. &nbsp;

Bottles, pots and a knife with a half moon-shaped blade were also found at the site. &nbsp;

The tombs were recognised as Wari by the researchers as they were surrounded by three distinctive, D-shaped enclosures typical of the culture's religious spaces. &nbsp;

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The human offerings may have been "part of a possible ritual carried out at the time of starting the construction of these Wari-style religious spaces," Lévano said. &nbsp;

In addition to four human offerings, the archaeological team also found a fifth individual, who had undergone secondary burial. "That is to say, he was buried elsewhere and [then] reburied inside the D-shaped enclosure," Lévano added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

At a site in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru, archaeologists have unearthed 29 human bodies entombed around 1,000 years ago. The site is at Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá.

At a site in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru, archaeologists have unearthed 29 human bodies entombed around 1,000 years ago. The site is at Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá. Four skeletons, which are of two children, a teenager and one adult, date back to the Wari civilisation. Edgar Bracamonte Lévano, excavation's director and research archaeologist, Royal Tombs of Sipán museum, told Live Science through email, “These skeletons represent the region's first known examples of human offerings from the Wari civilisation.” Also Read: During Halloween weekend, solar flare helps northern lights become visible to US The excavation also unearthed skeletons of eight guinea pigs and several alpacas and llamas, all of which seem to be sacrificed. Bottles, pots and a knife with a half moon-shaped blade were also found at the site. The tombs were recognised as Wari by the researchers as they were surrounded by three distinctive, D-shaped enclosures typical of the culture's religious spaces. Also Read: Humans may get to talk to whales, courtesy artificial intelligence The human offerings may have been "part of a possible ritual carried out at the time of starting the construction of these Wari-style religious spaces," Lévano said. In addition to four human offerings, the archaeological team also found a fifth individual, who had undergone secondary burial. "That is to say, he was buried elsewhere and [then] reburied inside the D-shaped enclosure," Lévano added. (With inputs from agencies)

In Andes, archaeologists unearth new secrets of ancient civilisations in Peru

Two Afghan military officials were jailed for 20 years after a two-year trial for sharing state secrets with Pakistan, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.

The sentence highlights a long-standing belief between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan that the other country does not adequately prevent cross-border militant attacks.

Shah Mohammad and Nazirullah were arrested in 2016 after travelling to Pakistan to hand over information to Pakistan`s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. They pleaded not guilty but eventually "confessed to their crime" before the military court in the eastern city of Jalalabad, officials said.

"Each of them has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the primary court," said Najiburrahman Nadim, a military prosecutor.

Nadim said the accused had shared secret information about attacks and bomb blasts.

Afghanistan’s Western-backed government has long accused Pakistan of harbouring Afghan Taliban insurgents, a charge that Islamabad denies.

Islamabad, in turn, accuses Afghanistan of not doing enough to eradicate Pakistani Taliban militants, many of whom are based in Afghanistan and mostly carry out attacks inside Pakistan.

A defence lawyer representing the two army officials rejected the court`s verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday.&nbsp;

"My clients were beaten during the investigations and they were forced to confess. We don`t accept the decision and we will appeal," said Toryalai Muqanen.&nbsp;

Two Afghan military officials were jailed for 20 years after a two-year trial for sharing state secrets with Pakistan, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The sentence highlights a long-standing belief between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan that the other country does not adequately prevent cross-border militant attacks.

Two Afghan military officials were jailed for 20 years after a two-year trial for sharing state secrets with Pakistan, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The sentence highlights a long-standing belief between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan that the other country does not adequately prevent cross-border militant attacks. Shah Mohammad and Nazirullah were arrested in 2016 after travelling to Pakistan to hand over information to Pakistan`s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. They pleaded not guilty but eventually "confessed to their crime" before the military court in the eastern city of Jalalabad, officials said. "Each of them has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the primary court," said Najiburrahman Nadim, a military prosecutor. Nadim said the accused had shared secret information about attacks and bomb blasts. Afghanistan’s Western-backed government has long accused Pakistan of harbouring Afghan Taliban insurgents, a charge that Islamabad denies. Islamabad, in turn, accuses Afghanistan of not doing enough to eradicate Pakistani Taliban militants, many of whom are based in Afghanistan and mostly carry out attacks inside Pakistan. A defence lawyer representing the two army officials rejected the court`s verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday. "My clients were beaten during the investigations and they were forced to confess. We don`t accept the decision and we will appeal," said Toryalai Muqanen.

Afghan officials get 20 years for handing secrets to Pakistan

Egypt&#39;s ousted Islamist President Mohamad Morsi was today sentenced to life imprisonment by a Cairo court in an espionage trial in which six co-defendants were handed death penalties for leaking state secrets on military intelligence to Qatar and a Doha-based TV network. 
 
The Cairo Criminal Court upheld the death sentences of the six Muslim Brotherhood members and awarded life imprisonment to two others. 
 
Life in prison in Egypt is 25 years. But Morsi, who received life in prison for leading an unlawful group, was given an additional 15 years for stealing documents related to national security, increasing his jail term to 40 years. 
 
The six co-defendants were Ahmed Abdo Ali Afifi, a documentary film producer (who is in jail), Asmaa el-Khateeb, a reporter with Rasd News Network which is widely suspected of links to Morsi&#39;s Muslim Brotherhood (sentenced in absentia). 
 
Two more included Al-Jazeera employees - news producer Alaa Omar Mohammed and news editor Ibrahim Mohammed Hilal (both sentenced in absentia). 
 
Qatar, a wealthy Gulf state, was the main backer of Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood during his term in power between 2012 and July 2013, when the military overthrew and detained him.&nbsp;Today&#39;s verdicts are not final and can be appealed. 
 
Last month, the court ordered that case documents of the six defendants, excluding Morsi, be referred to the Grand Mufti, who according to Egyptian law must review all death sentences. His decision, however, is not binding. 
 
The co-defendents have been convicted for leaking classified documents to Qatar and selling them to Doha-based Al-Jazeera channel. The documents allegedly include information on general and military intelligence, the armed forces, its armaments and state policy secrets. 
 
Other charges include leading and joining the outlawed Brotherhood, that aims at changing Egypt&#39;s regime by force, and attacking army and police posts and public properties. 
 
Muslim Brotherhood&#39;s Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and 35 other members of the proscribed Islamist group were last month sentenced to life for committing violent acts after the ouster of country&#39;s first democratically-elected President in 2013. 
 
Badie and Morsi were also sentenced to life in prison in the espionage case. Their sentences are currently in appeal. 
 
Morsi, Badie and 100 other leaders were sentenced to death in June last year for escaping from prison in 2011. 
 
However, an Egyptian court later quashed the death sentence against Badie. Hundreds of other Muslim Brotherhood members were also sentenced for life in various cases. 
 
The Egyptian government has been cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters since Morsi&#39;s ouster. The Muslim Brotherhood was designated as a terrorist group in November 2013 by the government. 
(PTI)

Six other co-defendants, including three journalists, were handed death penalties for leaking military secrets to Qatar

Egypt's ousted Islamist President Mohamad Morsi was today sentenced to life imprisonment by a Cairo court in an espionage trial in which six co-defendants were handed death penalties for leaking state secrets on military intelligence to Qatar and a Doha-based TV network. The Cairo Criminal Court upheld the death sentences of the six Muslim Brotherhood members and awarded life imprisonment to two others. Life in prison in Egypt is 25 years. But Morsi, who received life in prison for leading an unlawful group, was given an additional 15 years for stealing documents related to national security, increasing his jail term to 40 years. The six co-defendants were Ahmed Abdo Ali Afifi, a documentary film producer (who is in jail), Asmaa el-Khateeb, a reporter with Rasd News Network which is widely suspected of links to Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood (sentenced in absentia). Two more included Al-Jazeera employees - news producer Alaa Omar Mohammed and news editor Ibrahim Mohammed Hilal (both sentenced in absentia). Qatar, a wealthy Gulf state, was the main backer of Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood during his term in power between 2012 and July 2013, when the military overthrew and detained him. Today's verdicts are not final and can be appealed. Last month, the court ordered that case documents of the six defendants, excluding Morsi, be referred to the Grand Mufti, who according to Egyptian law must review all death sentences. His decision, however, is not binding. The co-defendents have been convicted for leaking classified documents to Qatar and selling them to Doha-based Al-Jazeera channel. The documents allegedly include information on general and military intelligence, the armed forces, its armaments and state policy secrets. Other charges include leading and joining the outlawed Brotherhood, that aims at changing Egypt's regime by force, and attacking army and police posts and public properties. Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and 35 other members of the proscribed Islamist group were last month sentenced to life for committing violent acts after the ouster of country's first democratically-elected President in 2013. Badie and Morsi were also sentenced to life in prison in the espionage case. Their sentences are currently in appeal. Morsi, Badie and 100 other leaders were sentenced to death in June last year for escaping from prison in 2011. However, an Egyptian court later quashed the death sentence against Badie. Hundreds of other Muslim Brotherhood members were also sentenced for life in various cases. The Egyptian government has been cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters since Morsi's ouster. The Muslim Brotherhood was designated as a terrorist group in November 2013 by the government. (PTI)

Egypt's ousted Islamist President Morsi sentenced to life in jail, plus 15 years

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