"He gave me the strength to make it through" - Egypt's most prominent political prisoner safely home

September 24, 2025
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Former fellow prisoner, and journalist, Peter Greste, has paid tribute to Alaa Abd El-Fattah, released on Monday.

British-Egyptian activist Abd el-Fatta, was given a presidential pardon after serving six years for sharing a Facebook post.

His mother, Laila Soueif, campaigned ceaselessly for his freedom, and welcomed him home, saying "the biggest joy will be when there are no political prisoners”.

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