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Egypt: blogger Wael Abbas given jail term
By Index on Censorship / 14 December 2009
Egyptian journalist, blogger and human rights activist Wael Abbas has been sentenced to six months in prison according to his Twitter page. In his tweet he says “I was sentenced to 6 months in prison in absentia, I don’t know yet what for, will update you.” His family home was raided yesterday and searched by plain clothed police while the activist was attending a bloggers’ conference in Beirut, according to both Abbas and his mother.
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gordon roddick
15 December at 23:02
Egypt one of the most civilised nations on earth with a proud history should not be frightened of critical journalism, or constructive disagreement. Please respect the human rights of Wael Abbas