DEVELOPING: British-Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Reunited with Family After Long-Awaited Release.

Breaking News: British-Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Released from Prison British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been released from prison after almost six years of imprisonment in Egypt. He was freed on Monday and reunited with his family at their home in Giza. Abdel Fattah, 43, was pardoned by President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi following a request from the National Council for Human Rights. His release comes after a long campaign by human rights groups and international organizations to secure his freedom. The activist's mother, Laila Soueif, went on an extensive hunger strike during her son's imprisonment, highlighting the family's determination to see him released. Abdel Fattah was arrested in 2019 during a crackdown on dissent and sentenced to five years in prison. As news of his release spread, Abdel Fattah's sister Sanaa Seif expressed her joy: "I cannot yet comprehend that this is real." The family is now celebrating his return home after a long and difficult period. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*