UK Lawmakers Cite Old Tweets in Call to Strip Activist of Citizenship
LONDON — Several UK members of parliament have cited decade-old social media posts while urging authorities to revoke the British citizenship of Egyptian-British writer and human rights activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
The lawmakers pointed to comments made years ago on social media, arguing that the content raised serious concerns. In response, Abd El-Fattah issued an unequivocal apology, saying he regretted the posts and did not stand by the views expressed at the time.
Meanwhile, supporters of the activist criticized the move, calling it politically motivated and disproportionate. They also noted Abd El-Fattah’s long history of imprisonment in Egypt, where he spent several years behind bars for his activism.
As debate continues, the case has renewed wider discussion in the UK about citizenship rights, free expression, and how past online statements should be judged in the present.
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