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October 31, 2011

Prominent Activist, Blogger Jailed in Egypt 
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A prominent Egyptian activist and blogger has been jailed on charges of
inciting violence. Alaa Abdel Fattah, considered one of Egypt's most
influential bloggers, has been ordered to spend at least 15 days behind
bars. Abdel Fattah spoke to Democracy Now!'s Sharif Abdel Kouddous back
in February, two weeks into the Egyptian Revolution.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: "We are continuing the pressure because we want what
happens next to be power to the people and to be through democratic
Egypt that represents all of its people. We should also remember that
the initial slogans were not just "Topple the regime" but also [speaking
in Arabic], which is "Bread! Freedom! Social justice!"



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