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Egypt Releases Prominent Blogger Detained for Nearly Two Months

HeadlineDec 27, 2011

Egyptian authorities have released the prominent blogger and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah after nearly two months in detention, although prosecutors say they are still investigating his case. A vocal critic of military rule, Fattah was accused of inciting violence against the military. Fattah is the nephew of the bestselling Egyptian writer, Ahdaf Soueif.

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