Jailed Egyptian rights activist ends his hunger strike, note says
"I've broken my strike. I'll explain everything on Thursday," says a letter in Abdel-Fattah's handwriting, according to his family.
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"I've broken my strike. I'll explain everything on Thursday," says a letter in Abdel-Fattah's handwriting, according to his family.
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