The Chair of the DROI Subcommittee, Mr Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT) has welcomed the release of Ibrahim Halawa, an Irish citizen, detained in prison in Egypt for 4 years and stated: "The Egyptian court's decision to drop all charges against Ibrahim Halawa has reinforced our conviction about his arrest. We have always considered Mr. Halawa to be a prisoner of conscience, detained for having exercised his right to freedom of expression, and we have repeatedly called for his immediate and unconditional release. I am pleased to learn that what we have advocated for has been recognised by the courts and that Mr Halawa is now free...."
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