Document #1300531

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

Free Hossam Bahgat, prominent human rights defender

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/egypt/2015/11/d23457/

ecoi.net summary:
Human rights defender Hossam Bahgat detained for “publishing false news that harms national interests” and “disseminating information that disturbs public peace” after publishing reports about military
Country:
Egypt
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/egypt/2015/11/d23457/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
9 November 2015
Document ID:
1300531 (former ID 314651)

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