Egypt's president pardoned activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. Abdel Fattah spent six years in jail. He was one of six people freed. The 43-year-old blogger was arrested in 2019. He was convicted of 'spreading false news' in 2021. His release was due in. Today: Abdel Fattah walks free. From today: He reunites with family. Until next week: He adjusts to life outside prison. Next month: He may resume activism. (Updated 22 Sep 2025, 18:42 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Egypt's president pardoned activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
- Abdel Fattah spent six years in jail
- He was one of six people freed