Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy gives up Egypt citizenship

The Family of Mohammed Fahmy, one of two al-Jazeera journalists still being held in Egyptian jail, says he has renounced his Egyptian citizenship to secure his release.

Mr Fahmy's brother said the journalist, who is also Canadian, was told to give up his nationality or his freedom.

Canada says his release is imminent. The status of his Egyptian colleague Baher Mohamed remains unclear.

Peter Greste, who was freed on Sunday, said he felt uncomfortable leaving his colleagues in a Cairo jail. 

The Australian journalist was freed from prison and deported after 400 days behind bars.

BBC