Former Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sami Anan has been released from detention after almost two years, according to AP. Anan’s lawyer said he was released for “health reasons.” Anan had been sentenced to a nine-year jail term by a military court after having been arrested while reportedly contemplating a run in last year’s presidential elections. Reuters also has the story.

What Brits should expect when visiting Sharm: As British tourists return to Sharm El Sheikh, the Sunday Times’ chief travel writer Chris Haslam highlights the changes he could see after visiting the resort city for a week, where he was greeted with complimentary tea, flowers, taxi rides, and even a stuffed camel.

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