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Egyptian Blogger Appears Before Military Prosecutors

HeadlineMay 31, 2011

The prominent Egyptian blogger and activist Hossam el-Hamalawy has been ordered to appear before Egyptian military prosecutors today for criticizing the human rights record of the Armed Forces Supreme Council. A host of a popular TV show has also been summoned for questioning. On Friday, tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for what was billed as the “Second Day of Rage.”

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