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March 4, 2014

U.S. Peace Activist Medea Benjamin Detained, Abused in Egypt 
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U.S. peace activist Medea Benjamin says she was detained at Cairo's
airport by Egyptian police who broke her arm and held her without
explanation. Benjamin had intended to meet up with international
delegates before traveling to Gaza for a women's conference. But she
said she was detained upon arrival and held overnight before being
deported to Turkey where she is now seeking medical treatment. Her
detention came as Egypt banned all activities of the Palestinian group
Hamas. We'll hear directly from Benjamin later in the broadcast.

 

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