Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah Released After Pardon
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, an Egyptian-British activist, was released from prison after a presidential pardon.
He had been imprisoned for nearly 12 years, facing charges related to his activism and participation in protests.
His release came after appeals from his family, and international intervention.
Abd el-Fattah is a prominent figure in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
He was arrested in 2014 and again in 2019.
His release is celebrated by his family and welcomed by the UK government.
Many hope this will lead to the release of others.
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released late Monday after a presidential pardon.
He was imprisoned for almost all of the past 12 years.
The release followed a petition and appeals from his family and others.
Abd el-Fattah is a prominent figure in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
His family and the UK government welcomed the news.
- Who
- Alaa Abd el-Fattah, activist
- What
- Released from prison after a presidential pardon
- When
- Late Monday
- Where
- Egypt
- Why
- Granted a presidential pardon.
Human Rights Advocates
Egyptian Government
Political Prisoners
Human Rights Advocates
Advocates hope that the release will lead to ending the detention of thousands of peaceful critics.
Egyptian Government
The government views the pardon as part of a larger initiative
- Name
- Alaa Abd el-Fattah
- Nationality
- Egyptian-British
- Release Date
- Late Monday
- Pardon Order
- Presidential
- President
- Abdel Fattah el-Sissi
- Detention
- Almost 12 years
Sources
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the jailed Egyptian-British dissident pardoned by Sisi
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