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Mr
Wael  Abbas

Egyptian Blogger

Biography:

Wael Abbas An Egyptian journalist, blogger and human rights activist who blogs at Misr Digital (Egyptian Awareness). He reported an incident of mob harassment of women, and broadcast several videos of police brutality. His actions lead to the conviction of police for torture, but he has been harassed by the Egyptian government, and his accounts with YouTube and Yahoo were closed. YouTube has since restored his account and most of his videos. Awards and Honors Abbas was announced the winner of a journalism award by the International Center for Journalists on August 24, 2007. Won the Human Rights Watch's Hellman/Hammett Award 2008 Was named Middle East Person of the Year 2007 by CNN Was considered one of the Most Influential People in the year 2006 by BBC Won the Egyptians Against Corruption Award 2005/2006 External links Wael Abbas' YouTube account Wael Abbas' Twitter account

Status: Confirmed