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Egypt court orders release of Muslim Brotherhood financier

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CAIRO -- An Egyptian court has ordered the release on bail of a senior leader and financier of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood who has been in detention for nearly two years.

 

A judicial official said on Thursday that businessman Hassan Malik is to be released within 48 hours on bail of 20,000 Egyptian pounds -- about $1,108 -- and pending the prosecution didn't challenge the decision. The official spoke on condition of anonymity under regulations.

 

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