Egypt Pardons Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah After Years of Imprisonment

Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah

• 📣 Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a prominent blogger and activist with joint Egyptian-British citizenship, has been granted a presidential pardon in Egypt.
• 🗓️ He had been imprisoned since 2019 on charges of "spreading false news."
• 🌍 This release is attributed to international solidarity and activism, highlighting the impact of global pressure.

Support and Recognition

• 🤝 Jeremy Corbyn, a Member of British Parliament, expressed his support and noted that El-Fattah is welcome in Britain.
• 🇬🇧 Corbyn mentioned a desire to welcome him to Parliament and treat him to a celebratory meal.
• 🇵🇸 The news of the pardon coincided with a flag-raising ceremony at the Palestinian Embassy in London, marking Great Britain's recognition of Palestine as a state.
• 🌍 This recognition places the UK alongside Portugal, Australia, and Canada, with France and other countries expected to follow suit, bringing the total number of recognizing countries to nearly 150.