Activist Denied Flight to UK, Family Reports

British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was barred from flying to the UK by Egyptian authorities despite holding valid British and renewed Egyptian passports. His family expressed concern for his freedom of movement following his recent release from prison after a pardon by President Sisi. Meanwhile, the UK government is prioritizing efforts for his return to the UK to reunite with his son, Khaled. Abdel Fattah, recognized for his activism since the 2011 uprising, has faced years of imprisonment under harsh conditions that sparked international outcry.

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