Ahmed Douma
Ahmed Douma is a journalist with The New Arab in Egypt. Imprisoned as of April 6, 2026; charges: False News.
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Ahmed Douma is a journalist with The New Arab in Egypt. Imprisoned as of April 6, 2026; charges: False News.
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