Egyptian politics

Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, a leading figure in the country's 2011 uprising who has spent the last decade behind bars, arrives following his release from prison
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The activist previously spent around a decade in prison after being convicted of taking part in a protest in 2011

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 January, 2026
 Getty Egypt administrative capital
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Rights groups have repeatedly accused the Egyptian authorities of "recycling" regime critics into new cases before the maximum duration of pre-trial detention ends. [Getty]
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Alaa Abdel-Fattah's mother, Laila Soueif, vowed to continue her huger strike until her son walks free. [Getty]
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