Egyptian Blogger Re-Arrested
By Curt on Aug 23, 2008 in Mohammed Refaat, Facebook, Imprisoned bloggers, Egypt
Mohammed Refaat, one of the Facebook activists arrested a month ago with has been rearrested, according to Agence France Presse.
Refaat, who runs the blog “Matabbat” (Speedbumps), was first detained on July 21 after police raided his home and confiscated his computer, the groups said.
“He was accused of offending state institutions, destabilising public security and inciting demonstrations and strikes via the Internet,” the groups said.
“State Security decided to release him on August 17… but an order to arrest him was issued under the state emergency law,” they added.
