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Sa Feb 5 -

BOOK FAIR ARRESTS -

*The three activists who were arrested at the [Cairo] Book Fair were accused of possessing leaflets that incite hatred of the regime, a catchall charge that is frequently levelled against political activists. Sahhary was also accused of resisting arrest. The three were remanded in custody for 15 days pending investigations. The leaflets in question were invitations to a 4 February demonstration organised by the Egyptian Popular Movement for Change (EPMC) against President Hosni Mubarak's re-nomination for a fifth presidential term. All three denied the charges.*

-- Amira Howeidy --
:: Al-Ahram Weekly - Egypt ::

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