Kareem, who had spent four years in prison for an article he published on his blog, was released last November 15. His previous arrest and trial, for insulting Islam and president Hosni Mubarak, as well as his abuse in prison, drew international condemnation and supporters now fear he may have been arrested again. His second arrest - and his consequent release, also drew a lot of solidarity and support online.
وتم إطلاق سراح كريم الذي أمضى أربع سنوات في السجن بسبب مقالة نشرها على مدونته في سبتمبر الماضي وقد لاقى اعتقاله ومحاكمته لإهانة الإسلام والرئيس حسني مبارك إلى جانب سوء المعاملة التي واجهها في السجن إدانة دولية وخشى مؤيديه من أن يتم احتجازه ثانية .