by Nasra Ismail and Biodun Iginla, BBC News
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They are accused of spreading false information and helping the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
Their release comes two weeks after that of Australian Peter Greste, the third journalist in the case that has attracted international criticism.
Mr Greste was deported to Australia following his release. Mr Fahmy holds a Canadian passport and renounced his Egyptian citizenship.
The retrial of the two journalists now released is due to resume on 23 February.
17 minutes ago
Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohammed have left prison in Egypt following their release on bail.
They spent more than a year behind bars. On Thursday a court ordered their release pending a retrial this month.They are accused of spreading false information and helping the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
Their release comes two weeks after that of Australian Peter Greste, the third journalist in the case that has attracted international criticism.
Mr Greste was deported to Australia following his release. Mr Fahmy holds a Canadian passport and renounced his Egyptian citizenship.
The retrial of the two journalists now released is due to resume on 23 February.
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