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DARK SECRETS: Egypt detains indian activist on climate march ahead of cop27 | Rare Historical Photos

Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh will host the COP27 summit kicking off on November 6 [Sayed Sheasha/Reuters]

Egyptian security forces have detained an Indian environmental activist on a peaceful march from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh, amid an ongoing crackdown ahead of a COP27 climate summit that kicks off on November 6 at the Red Sea resort.

Ajit Rajagopal was released on Monday after spending more than 24 hours at a police station in Obour, about 35km (22 miles) northeast of Cairo.

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