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Egypt Announces Pardon For Famed Activist Jailed For Year

Egypt Announces Pardon For Famed Activist Jailed For Years

Egyptian president pardons prominent activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah after he spent years behind bars

Alaa Abd El-Fattah pardoned: Egyptian president orders release of prominent activist, state media reports

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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be freed from prison

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Egypt pardons British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after six years in prison: report

Jailed dissident Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned by Egypt's president

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Egypts President Sisi Pardons High Profile Egyptian British Activist Alaa Abd El 2025 09 22

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon on Monday for British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been imprisoned for six years, along with five other prisoners following a petition from the National Council for Human Rights.</span

Turkiye Today

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon on Monday for British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been imprisoned for six years, along with five other prisoners following a petition from the National Council for Human Rights.

Abdel Fattah, 43, was sentenced in December 2021 to five years in prison for "spreading false news" after sharing a Facebook post about alleged torture in Egyptian jails, and authorities refused to count his two years in pre-trial detention as time served.</span

Al-Monitor

Abdel Fattah, 43, was sentenced in December 2021 to five years in prison for "spreading false news" after sharing a Facebook post about alleged torture in Egyptian jails, and authorities refused to count his two years in pre-trial detention as time served.

The activist rose to prominence during Egypt's 2011 Arab Spring uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak and has spent most of the past decade in prison under successive administrations since President al-Sisi came to power in 2014.</span

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The activist rose to prominence during Egypt's 2011 Arab Spring uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak and has spent most of the past decade in prison under successive administrations since President al-Sisi came to power in 2014.

Abdel Fattah's 68-year-old mother Laila Soueif ended a nine-month hunger strike in July after receiving assurances from the UK government that it was prioritizing her son's release, having lost more than 40% of her original body weight during the protest.</span

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Abdel Fattah's 68-year-old mother Laila Soueif ended a nine-month hunger strike in July after receiving assurances from the UK government that it was prioritizing her son's release, having lost more than 40% of her original body weight during the protest.

The pardon came after a Cairo criminal court removed Abdel Fattah from Egypt's terrorism list in July, ruling that investigations showed no evidence linking him to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group, and follows intensive lobbying by the British government.</span

Ahram Online

The pardon came after a Cairo criminal court removed Abdel Fattah from Egypt's terrorism list in July, ruling that investigations showed no evidence linking him to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group, and follows intensive lobbying by the British government.

Abdel Fattah's lawyer Khaled Ali confirmed he is expected to be released from Wadi al-Natrun prison northwest of Cairo once the presidential decree is published in Egypt's official gazette, which is anticipated within the next few days.</span

Abdel Fattah's lawyer Khaled Ali confirmed he is expected to be released from Wadi al-Natrun prison northwest of Cairo once the presidential decree is published in Egypt's official gazette, which is anticipated within the next few days.

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This pardon represents a long-overdue humanitarian gesture that acknowledges the arbitrary nature of Abdel Fattah's detention and the suffering of his family. The activist was imprisoned simply for exercising his fundamental right to free expression, sharing concerns about human rights abuses that deserve public scrutiny rather than criminal punishment. His mother's life-threatening hunger strike and the family's relentless advocacy campaign demonstrated the human cost of Egypt's harsh crackdown on dissent.

This pardon represents a long-overdue humanitarian gesture that acknowledges the arbitrary nature of Abdel Fattah's detention and the suffering of his family. The activist was imprisoned simply for exercising his fundamental right to free expression, sharing concerns about human rights abuses that deserve public scrutiny rather than criminal punishment. His mother's life-threatening hunger strike and the family's relentless advocacy campaign demonstrated the human cost of Egypt's harsh crackdown on dissent.

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Egypt: Presidential Pardon for Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

The pardon reflects Egypt's commitment to balancing criminal justice with humanitarian considerations while maintaining national security. President al-Sisi's decision followed proper constitutional procedures and came after careful review by the National Council for Human Rights, demonstrating the government's responsiveness to legitimate appeals for clemency. This measured approach shows Egypt can address individual cases while upholding the rule of law and protecting state interests from those who spread false information.

The pardon reflects Egypt's commitment to balancing criminal justice with humanitarian considerations while maintaining national security. President al-Sisi's decision followed proper constitutional procedures and came after careful review by the National Council for Human Rights, demonstrating the government's responsiveness to legitimate appeals for clemency. This measured approach shows Egypt can address individual cases while upholding the rule of law and protecting state interests from those who spread false information.

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Egypts Sisi Pardons Alaa Abdel-Fattah and Five Others After Human Rights Council Appeal

Egypt Pardons British-Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

The pardon marks a long-overdue humanitarian gesture, highlighting the arbitrary nature of Abdel Fattah’s detention and his family’s suffering. Jailed for exercising free expression and raising rights concerns, his case exposed Egypt’s harsh crackdown on dissent. His mother’s hunger strike and the family’s tireless advocacy underscored the human cost.

The pardon marks a long-overdue humanitarian gesture, highlighting the arbitrary nature of Abdel Fattah’s detention and his family’s suffering. Jailed for exercising free expression and raising rights concerns, his case exposed Egypt’s harsh crackdown on dissent. His mother’s hunger strike and the family’s tireless advocacy underscored the human cost.

A Mother’s Hunger Strike Challenges Two Nations

The pardon shows Egypt’s balance of justice and humanitarian concern while safeguarding national security. Following constitutional procedures and review by the National Council for Human Rights, President al-Sisi acted on legitimate clemency appeals. The decision upholds the rule of law while protecting the state from those spreading false information.

The pardon shows Egypt’s balance of justice and humanitarian concern while safeguarding national security. Following constitutional procedures and review by the National Council for Human Rights, President al-Sisi acted on legitimate clemency appeals. The decision upholds the rule of law while protecting the state from those spreading false information.

Egypt Pardons British-Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

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