12 Years Behind Bars: Egypt Pardons Prominent Activist Alaa Abd el

Egyptian authorities have granted a presidential pardon to prominent activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who had been imprisoned for nearly 12 years. Abd el-Fattah, known as a symbol of the Arab Spring uprising, had been serving a five-year sentence for spreading false news. His release comes amidst growing international pressure on Egypt to improve its human rights record. Supporters of Abd el-Fattah have long called for his release, arguing that his detention was politically motivated and unjust.