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No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation

The activist, recently released after years of detention in Egypt, wrote tweets which appeared to show him calling for violence against Zionists.

Evening Standard

No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case amid calls for deportation

Both the Conservatives and Reform UK have called for his British citizenship to be revoked due to Mr Abd El-Fattah’s previous social media posts

The Independent UK

Tories repeat calls to strip activist of UK citizenship amid ‘insincere’ apology

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said that if he were in government, he would be ‘making sure’ Alaa Abd El-Fattah was deported.

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British-Egyptian rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for ‘hurtful’ tweets

Campaigner recently released from prison makes statement after PM’s support is questioned by Tory MPs

The Guardian - UK

Government reviews 'information failures' amid row over activist's vile tweets

Calls are growing for Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of citizenship after ‘abhorrent’ tweets calling for violence towards Zionists and the police

Evening Standard

Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning

He flew to the UK on Boxing Day and was reunited with his son, who lives in Brighton, after a travel ban was lifted.

Evening Standard

Foreign Office probes handling of Egyptian activist case amid calls to deport him

Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt, maintains that some of his social media posts have been ‘completely twisted out of their meaning’

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Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist

Posts have emerged dating back to 2010 in which the activist appears to call for violence towards Zionists and the police.

Evening Standard

Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Dissident was freed by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfaced

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The two nations meet just two months on from their goalless draw in World Cup qualification

Evening Standard

Angola vs Egypt: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Egypt are already assured of top spot in Group B

Evening Standard

UK leader criticized for applauding return of man freed from Egyptian prison as old tweets resurface

The U.K. prime minister is facing criticism after celebrating the return of human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah from Egypt

The Independent UK

Deport Egyptian activist over ‘death of Zionists’ social media posts, say Tories

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship

Evening Standard

Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

The Conservatives have called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship and deported.

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Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for celebrating the return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah on Boxing Day.

The Independent UK

Government condemns freed Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

Alaa Abd El-Fattah appeared to call for violence towards ‘Zionists’ and the police

Evening Standard

Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt

Alaa Abd El-Fattah was released from an Egyptian prison in September after receiving a presidential pardon.

The Independent UK

Starmer criticised for celebrating activist’s return from Egypt after social media posts

Mr Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual national, was detained in Egypt in September 2019

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LiveScience

6 'lost' cities archaeologists have never found

Scholars know of some important ancient cities from texts, but they haven't been able to find them.

Sports Illustrated

Mohamed Salah Set to Miss Huge Liverpool Fixture As Egypt Advance at AFCON

Liverpool’s attacking options on the right wing are few and far between without Mohamed Salah.

Euronews

AFCON 2025 heats up as Morocco, Egypt shine and fan zones come alive

The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Groups A and B returned to action yesterday for the first day of the second round with the host nation Morocco also involved.

Evening Standard

Hugo Broos reveals Mohamed Salah reaction to 'ridiculous penalty' after South Africa lose AFCON clash

The South Africa boss cut a frustrated figure following a controversial AFCON clash in Agadir

The Guardian - UK

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted

Family say campaigner, who has a son in Brighton, will be able to travel freely between UK and Cairo months after his release from Egyptian jail

The Independent UK

South Africa appeal late penalty as Mohamed Salah sends Egypt through to Africa Cup of Nations knockouts

Egypt 1-0 South Africa: Salah scored his second goal in as many games to send the Pharaohs through to the last-16

Evening Standard

Egypt 1-0 South Africa: Mohamed Salah penalty sends Pharaohs through to AFCON knockout stage

A tale of two penalties as ten-man Egypt hold on to beat South Africa in heavyweight AFCON showdown

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