Egyptian army releases journalist accused of spreading 'false news'

The Egyptian army has released an investigative journalist and human rights advocate who had been held for spreading “false news”.

Egyptian army releases journalist accused of spreading 'false news'

The Egyptian army has released an investigative journalist and human rights advocate who had been held for spreading “false news”.

Hossam Bahgat was detained on Sunday after being summoned to an intelligence building in Cairo.

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