After nearly 15 years locked in an Egyptian prison, the chill of Canadian winters is something he wasn't sure he'd ever feel again. Joseph Attar (previously Mohammed el-Attar), a dual Canadian and Egyptian citizen, arrived back in Canada on Friday. In 2015, Alex Neve, of Amnesty International, told CBC News Attar's faith and sexual orientation made him extremely vulnerable in Egypt. Despite being imprisoned for what he maintains are false allegations, Attar told CBC News he forgives those who jailed him. (CBC)'Many questions around this case'Over the years, there was little information about the status of Attar's case, retired CBC producer Stuart Einer said ahead of Attar's return.

Source: CBC News January 14, 2022 21:07 UTC