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Alaa Abd el-Fattah Arrives in London After Decade in Prison

12/26/2025

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Alaa Abd el-Fattah (activist) arrived in London after being pardoned by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
His family confirmed arrival on December 26 after travel ban was lifted on December 20.
Abd el-Fattah spent nearly a decade in prison and is a leading figure in Egypt's opposition.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed relief at his return and thanked campaigners.
Abd el-Fattah is set to reunite with his son Khaled in Brighton.

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Alaa Abd el-Fattah (activist) arrived in London after being pardoned by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
His family confirmed arrival on December 26 after travel ban was lifted on December 20.
Abd el-Fattah spent nearly a decade in prison and is a leading figure in Egypt's opposition.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed relief at his return and thanked campaigners.
Abd el-Fattah is set to reunite with his son Khaled in Brighton.