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HRW: Egyptian amnesty a positive step but not enough

Beirut : Lebanon | Oct 09, 2012 at 5:18 AM PDT
Source: NOW Lebanon
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Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's decision to pardon protesters detained over the 2011 revolution is a positive step but the vague wording could see some left behind bars, rights activists said on Tuesday. "It's a very good decision but the distinction between a political detainee and a criminal... FULL ARTICLE AT NOW Lebanon
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