Overview

• Egypt’s presidency said the pardon lifts his remaining sentence along with those of five other prisoners, a step his lawyer confirmed.
• Relatives said they were traveling to the prison to determine his release timing, which authorities have not yet announced.
• A state security court sentenced the Egyptian‑British blogger to five years in 2021 for allegedly spreading false information after years of repeated arrests.
• His mother said he began a new hunger strike on September 1, echoing earlier protest actions that drew international scrutiny during COP27.
• Rights groups welcomed the move but noted thousands remain jailed for political reasons, with questions unresolved about travel permissions and any broader policy shift.