"Casson emphasized that Egypt's actions are incompatible with its claims of friendship with the UK, pointing out their dependence on British tourism while abusing citizens."
"Casson described Egypt as a 'police state' that is violent and vindictive, particularly regarding Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mistreatment and the detention of British nationals."
John Casson, a former British ambassador to Egypt, has publicly urged the UK government to advise against travel to Egypt following Cairo's refusal to release Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a dual British-Egyptian citizen imprisoned arbitrarily since 2019. Casson criticized Egypt's obstruction of consular access and condemned the country's harsh treatment of Abd el-Fattah as indicative of a broader abuse of rights. He cautioned potential travelers about the risks involved, emphasizing a lack of guarantees that their rights would be protected if they encountered legal issues or political dissent while in the country.
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