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Peter Greste returns home to Australia after jail in Egypt | |
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Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste has returned to the Australian city of Brisbane to be reunited with his family, following his release on Sunday from an Egyptian prison. | |
Mr Greste was arrested along with two colleagues in 2013. They were convicted of spreading false news and aiding the banned Muslim Brotherhood. | |
The jailing of the journalists sparked an international outcry. | |
Mr Greste's colleagues, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, remain in prison. | |
Speaking after his release, Mr Greste said he was relieved to be free - but felt "incredible angst" at leaving Mr Fahmy and Mr Mohamed behind in jail. | |
He said he hoped the Egyptian authorities would release them swiftly. | |
Mr Greste was received at Brisbane airport by family members and supporters who had campaigned for his release. | |
He is expected to hold a press conference on Thursday at 10:00 local time (00:00 GMT). |