Egypt releases detained Al Jazeera journalist

Al Jazeera TV network says Egyptian authorities have freed Ahmed Al Nagdy from detention as Egypt's president visits Doha.
Wednesday 14/09/2022
Al Jazeera media network

CAIRO - Egyptian authorities have released Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Al Nagdy from detention, the pan-Arab, Qatar-based television network reported on Wednesday, quoting Al Nagdy's lawyer.

The move comes as Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visits Doha, his first since the two countries restored relations last year following a regional diplomatic rift.

The visit comes as Egypt seeks further financial support and investment to cushion an economic shock caused by the war in Ukraine.