Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has returned to the UK after nearly 12 years in Egyptian jail. He was pardoned by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in September 2023. The British government previously expressed concerns about Abd El-Fattah's imprisonment and called for his release.Key Facts
- Alaa Abd El-Fattah is an Egyptian-British activist and blogger.
- He spent almost 12 years in Egyptian jail and was recently pardoned by Egypt’s president.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his return to the UK.
- Abd El-Fattah was originally jailed for spreading false news and other charges.
- He wrote a farewell message on social media before leaving Egypt.
- The British government had raised concerns about his imprisonment during his detention.
- Abd El-Fattah’s return to the UK has been considered a significant event by the British government.
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