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A leading Egyptian human rights activist and former political prisoner has urged world leaders to use the COP27 summit as a platform to highlight Egypt’s rights abuses.

Speaking to the BBC, Hossam Bahgat, asked those attending the summit to speak out “in solidarity” with victims of rights violations.

He called for the immediate release of Alaa Abdel Fattah, a political activist serving a five-year prison sentence for allegedly broadcasting misinformation.

Fears for Mr Fattah’s safety are growing after he stopped drinking water, adding to his seven-month hunger strike.

BBC Africa

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