Summary
Alaa Abdel Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist recently freed from an Egyptian prison, was stopped from flying to the UK. His family reports that while attempting to board a flight in Cairo, Egyptian officials would not let him travel. The UK government is working with the Egyptian government to address the situation.
Key Facts
- Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist.
- He was Egypt's most well-known political prisoner until his release seven weeks ago.
- President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi granted him a pardon, leading to his release.
- Abdel Fattah tried to fly to London with his sister but was stopped by Egyptian authorities.
- The reason for not allowing him to fly has not been clearly explained.
- Abdel Fattah holds both a British and a newly renewed Egyptian passport.
- The UK government is urging the Egyptian government to allow him to travel to be with his son in the UK.
- Abdel Fattah's family received the 2025 Magnitsky Award on his behalf for "Courage Under Fire".
