British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
Summary
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah arrived in the UK after the Egyptian government lifted his travel ban. He had been jailed for over ten years and was released in September following a pardon. His arrival in the UK marks a reunion with his family, including his son in Brighton.Key Facts
- Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian activist.
- He was jailed in Egypt for over ten years.
- He was released in September after being pardoned by Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
- His travel ban was recently lifted, allowing him to come to the UK.
- He has a 14-year-old son living in Brighton, UK.
- His release and arrival in the UK followed a campaign supported by his family and notable figures like Judi Dench and Olivia Colman.
- His case was a priority for the British government, according to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- His family has faced significant hardships, including hunger strikes by his mother to advocate for his release.
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