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Egyptian human rights defender facing government defamation campaign (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 12, 2019

Mohamed Soltan has been the target of a defamation campaign by the Egyptian government due to his advocacy work.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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