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      Hassan Akkad alongside his family after being released from detention in Syria. Photo: Hassan Akkad/Instagram

      Syrian activist Hassan Akkad released from detention

      Akkad had been arrested following complaints over his online campaign to hold wealthy Syrians accountable for reconstruction pledges

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      Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus

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