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Facebook says no major changes in Egypt traffic

London–Facebook is aware of reports of disruption to its service in Egypt but said it had not seen any major changes in traffic from the Middle Eastern country.

Egyptians had complained Facebook and Twitter and other sites were being blocked and mobile networks disrupted. Egypt's government denied social media websites were disrupted, saying it respected freedom of expression.

"Having looked into it, we are aware of reports of disruption to service but have not seen any major changes in traffic from Egypt," a London spokeswoman for Facebook said in a statement.

Thousands of Egyptians have defied a government ban to protest against President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule and have clashed with police, who have fired tear gas at the crowds and dragged away demonstrators.  

Facebook has been a key means of communication for protesters.  

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