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#BREAKING Saudi blogger Raif Badawi released after 10 years in prison, his wife says

#UPDATE Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia after serving a 10-year sentence for advocating an end to religious influence on public life, his wife said u.afp.com/wWwE

#BREAKING Saudi Arabia confirms 10-year travel ban for freed blogger Raif Badawi

#UPDATE Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday a 10-year travel ban for freed blogger and human rights activist Raif Badawi, who has become a symbol of freedom of expression around the world
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