Egypt convicts 65 on terror charges, allegiance to Daesh

An Egyptian court handed down on Thursday prison sentences to 65 people on charges of establishing a terrorist group and declaring allegiance to Daesh, Youm7 reports. The court handed down life sentences to 18 of the defendants, while 41 were sentenced to 15 years in prison and another six to five years each. The prosecutors said the group set up cells in six provinces and received training on firearms and explosives. The sentences can be appealed.