Egyptian researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy who was sentenced to three years in prison for publishing false news. Note: Private photo. (@souheila.yildiz/Newsflash)
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01 August 2022
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An academic researcher jailed for three years accused of spreading fake news on social media has been freed by officials in Egypt. Postgraduate student Ahmed Samir Santawy - who specialises in women's rights - was sentenced earlier this month after his arrest 17 months ago. Now Santawy, 31...