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http://en.rsf.org Detained Syrian Blogger Razan Ghazzawi Released On Bail Reporters Without Borders notes that the blogger Razan Ghazzawi was released on bail of 15 000 Syrian pounds ($300) yesterday, two weeks after she was arrested. "We welcome the release of Razan Ghazzawi but we call on the Syrian government to drop the charges against her. The authorities must also release as soon as possible all journalists, bloggers and dissidents jailed for expressing themselves freely", the press freedom organization said. Ghazzawi was charged with "broadcasting false information that could undermine national morale", "circulating false news that could weaken national sentiment and ignite sectarian strife" and "establishing an organization that aims to change the social and economic entity of the state". The charges could incur a sentence of between three and 15 years in prison if she is found guilty. No date has been set for her next trial hearing.
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