MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain's ministry of interior said on Thursday it had released human rights activist Maryam al-Khawaja from detention as she awaits trial, amid international criticism of her treatment.
A tweet from the ministry said a travel ban had been imposed on Khawaja and her lawyer Mohammed al-Jishi confirmed via Twitter she had been freed and was on her way home.
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