IPI urges Egypt to release Shawkan immediately (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 28, 2019

The Egyptian government has given no explanation for the latest delay in Shawkan's release, which should have occurred earlier this month.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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