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April 12, 2011

Egyptian Military Court Sentences Blogger to Three Years in Prison 
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An Egyptian military court has sentenced a 25-year-old blogger and
conscientious objector named Maikel Nabil to three years in prison.
Nabil was arrested on March 28 for insulting the military establishment
and for allegedly spreading false information. Nabil is the founder of
the "No to Compulsory Military Service Movement." His sentence has been
condemned by many human rights groups.



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