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Truss pledge to help detained British-Egyptian writer offers family hope

The family of a British-Egyptian writer on hunger strike for 81 days hope his “nightmare” will soon end after the Foreign Secretary pledged to help free him. Liz Truss told MPs she is seeking a meeting with her Egyptian counterpart and intends to ...

21 Jun 2022 at 19:09

Government must take ‘perilous’ case of Egypt activist ‘much more seriously’

Government must take case of imprisoned activist in Egypt ‘much more seriously’

Amnesty International has called on the Government to take the case of imprisoned pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah “much more seriously” as his family warned he feels “ready to die”. The charity said “nothing appears to be happening” to ...

17 Nov 2022 at 21:24

Famous faces read extract about son of detained British-Egyptian writer

An extract of a book written by a jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist about his then-newborn son has been read out by Hollywood stars to mark Father’s Day. Alaa Abd El-Fattah, 40, who is on the 79th day of a hunger strike, has spent ...

19 Jun 2022 at 16:13

Family urges UK Government to do more to free jailed British-Egyptian writer

The family of a jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy writer have urged the UK Government to try harder to secure his release. Alaa Abd El-Fattah, 42, has been detained since September 29 2019 and in December 2021 was sentenced to five years ...

22 Oct 2024 at 16:12

UK-Egypt relationship ‘important’ amid calls to free Alaa Abd El-Fattah

David Lammy has said London’s relationship with Cairo is “important”, as he faced questions about possible economic threats amid efforts to free a dual-national citizen detained in Egypt. The Foreign Secretary said the UK Government must ...

26 Nov 2024 at 13:22

100 MPs and lords sign letter calling for action to free jailed British-Egyptian

A letter signed by more than 100 MPs and lords is to be submitted to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly calling for fresh action to help free pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who has been incarcerated in Egypt for most of the ...

03 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Family of jailed pro-democracy activist hold talks with new UK Government

The family of a jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy writer hope his release can be secured as the fifth anniversary of his arrest approaches. Alaa Abd El-Fattah, 42, has been detained since September 29 2019 and in December 2021 ...

20 Aug 2024 at 17:36

Sister of jailed British-Egyptian activist ‘pinning hopes’ on PM’s efforts

The sister of a jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist said she believes her brother could be on the next flight to London if Rishi Sunak makes his case an “urgent political priority”. Sanaa Seif has travelled to Sharm ...

07 Nov 2022 at 21:53

Jailed activist ‘hurt’ PM did not raise case with Egyptian leader, says family

A jailed UK-Egypt pro-democracy activist feels “hurt” by Sir Keir Starmer not raising his case with his Egyptian counterpart, according to his family. Campaigners have urged the Prime Minister to step up his efforts to help ...

23 Dec 2024 at 13:13

Mother marks 100 days of hunger strike in bid to free jailed son

A mother who has spent 100 days on hunger strike has said she believes the UK Government will only “act decisively” to help free her jailed son when she is admitted hospital. British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa ...

07 Jan 2025 at 13:42

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British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah released from prison after receiving pardon

British pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was released from prison early on Tuesday after being granted a presidential pardon, according to his campaign. He and five other prisoners had been pardoned on Monday ...

23 Sept 2025 at 05:56

Nobel Literature Prize winners urge release of British man held in Egypt

The majority of living Nobel Literature Prize winners have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and other world leaders demanding the release of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the “thousands of ...

02 Nov 2022 at 09:00

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