Ibrahim Halawa has just landed home in Dublin airport.
The 21-year-old Firhouse native was greeted by friends and supporters just after 11am this morning.
Halawa spent four years in an Egypt jail.
He was released after being acquitted of all charged against him relating to a protest in Cairo in 2013.
Ibraham Halawa is Home! @dfatirl pic.twitter.com/euzfSgnHeV
— Katherine Zappone (@k_zappone) October 24, 2017
Ibrahim Halawa and his family ….a great moment…@dfatirl pic.twitter.com/d058UehC01
— Katherine Zappone (@k_zappone) October 24, 2017
Halawa took to Facebook earlier today to share an Instagram of himself and his sister, Nosayba, on the plane before leaving Egypt.
He wrote:
“Finally on my way home 🙂 thank you to everyone who has caused this moment I love you all so much 🙂 looking forward to finally coming home 🙂 I will arrive Dublin at 11! #home #ireland #dublin #life #freedom #thankyou #happy #irish.”
He also shared a photo of Dublin as his plane was landing.
Halawa’s family and supporters awaited his arrival at the airport today with balloons and banners.
Friends and people who've campaigned for Ibrahim Halawa now gathering in Dublin Airport pic.twitter.com/GgJ3bu9w2E
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) October 24, 2017
Dawn. A new day. A new beginning. It was a pleasure to see you home safely Ibrahim. All very best for the future. #Halawa #IbrahimHalawa pic.twitter.com/NsR1VoI4wr
— Seán O Regan (@SeanOReganIE) October 24, 2017
