‘Ali al-‘Abdullah, aged 55, journalist and member of Jamal al-Atassi Forum, was brought before the Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) on 30 October on charges including “dissemination of false information” under Article 286 of the Penal Code. According to reports, the case, which was apparently attended by diplomatic representatives including from the USA and UK, was adjourned until 11 December.
