' Medea Benjamin says she was detained , while in Cairo . He said she had stated her reason for visiting as a trip to Gaza , but authorities explained to her that the crossing was closed and consequently refused to allow her to enter the country . An Egyptian official says she was ` ` ' entry , not exit '' Benjamin was trying to travel to Cairo , the official said . He told her the crossing was closed and refused to allow her entry , he said .
' Medea Benjamin says she was detained , while in Cairo . An Egyptian official says she was ` ` ' entry , not exit '' Benjamin was trying to travel to Cairo , the official said . He told her the crossing was closed and refused to allow her entry , he said .