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Egypt says left-wing activist among 46 prisoners freed
By Agence France-Presse
Sep 17, 2022 12:01 am

Cairo, Egypt: Egypt announced on Thursday (Friday in Manila) the release of 46 prisoners, including a prominent left-wing activist and lawyer who had been behind bars for four years.

The prosecutor had decided to free '46 detainees', including 'left-wing lawyer Haitham Mohamedin', Tariq al-Awad, a member of Egypt's Presidential Pardon Committee, said on Twitter.

This file photo shows a market scene in Cairo, Egypt, on March 9, 2022. Egypt announced on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 (September 16 in Manila) the release of 46 prisoners, including a prominent left-wing activist and lawyer who had been behind bars for four years. XINHUA PHOTO

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