‘Free! Feels Sweet,’ Freed Al Jazeera Journalist Tweets
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iStock Editorial/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Free after 400 days in an Egyptian prison, Al Jazeera reporter Peter Greste has reclaimed control of his Twitter account and is on his way back to Australia.
His brother Mike Greste has been at the helm of his Twitter account since his imprisonment:
1/2 This is Mike who has been running Peter’s twitter account since his arrest. A truly massive thankyou to everyone who joined the campaign
— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) February 3, 2015
And after a quick note of gratitude Tuesday morning for the outpouring of support online, Mike hands the account back to his brother:
2/2 Your contribution has been immense. I now gladly pass over the reins to @PeterGreste Freedom in Cypress!! pic.twitter.com/Pt35FnwkvB
— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) February 3, 2015
Speaking Monday in an interview with Al Jazeera English, Peter said he couldn’t wait to “feel sand under his toes.”
Free in Cyprus! Feels sweet. Peter back online for first time in 400+ days. Special thanks to Mike 4 nursing twitter pic.twitter.com/APATL1RljI
— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) February 3, 2015
Peter left behind two Al Jazeera colleagues in Egypt’s Tora Prison, Canadian-Egyptian producer Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian cameraman Bahar Mohamed:
Special thanks to all who’ve supported us over the past year. MUST NOT FORGET THOSE STILL IN PRISON @Bahrooz #FreeAJStaff @MFFahmy11
— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) February 3, 2015
And, finally, Peter Greste is heading home to Australia:
Brother Mike and I due to head home to Australia shortly. Can’t wait for the family reunion. Keep shouting #FreeAJStaff
— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) February 3, 2015
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