Alaa Abd El-Fattah Returns to UK After Prison Release

British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has returned to the UK after being released from six years in an Egyptian prison, where he was a prominent political prisoner. Granted a presidential pardon in September, he faced a travel ban until December 20. His family expressed relief at his return, and he is set to reunite with his 14-year-old son, Khaled. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed his return, emphasizing the government’s commitment to his case.

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