Marsad Egypt Egyptian Security Sector Observatory
Another detainee has died in detention after suffering symptoms of the coronavirus. Khaled Taha, 58, died at the Haram Police station as a result of a stroke and pneumonia.
Detainee dies at Egypt police station after suffering covid-type symptoms
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