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Dec 29 • 15:13 UTC • 🇬🇧 UK • Guardian

What did Alaa Abd el-Fattah say in past social media posts and why is there a backlash?

Following his release from Egyptian detention, activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah faces backlash due to past social media posts for which he has apologized.

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