Summary:
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Unjust Detention
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a prominent Egyptian-British blogger and political activist, remains imprisoned 28 days after his scheduled release, despite completing his sentence. -
Background
Known for his role in the 2011 Arab Spring and for developing Arabic-language software, Alaa has faced multiple arrests, including a five-year sentence for “spreading fake news.” -
Legal Violations
Egyptian authorities have not acknowledged over two years of his pretrial detention as time served, violating the country’s Criminal Procedure Code that mandates such time should count towards his sentence. -
International Attention
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, are advocating for his release, highlighting the government’s ongoing repression of dissent. -
Family and Support
Alaa’s family is actively seeking his freedom and has met with UK officials to pressure the Egyptian government. He longs to reunite with his family, especially his teenage son, Khaled.