Qatar poet final verdict expected in February
Final appeal for Qatari poet facing life sentence expected in February.
Published On 27 Jan 2013
A court in Qatar has heard an appeal to overturn a life sentence for a Qatari poet.
Mohammed al Ajami was sentenced for incitement against the ruling system.
But his lawyer says he is hopeful that Ajami will be clear of any crime.
A final verdict is expected on February 25.
Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker reports from Doha.
Source: Al Jazeera