Egypt releases opposition leader on bail

Egypt has released Ayman Nour, an opposition leader who has been in detention since the end of January.

Egypt has released Ayman Nour, an opposition leader who has been in detention since the end of January.

Egyptian public prosecutor, Mr Maher Abdel-Wahed, told a news conference that Nour and five others were released on bail of 10,000 Egyptian pounds (€1,280) each.

The men were in custody in connection with a case that involves allegations Nour's Ghad party forged documents when it applied for state recognition.

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