Egypt Could Free Al Jazeera Journalist Today

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A second Al Jazeera journalist could be freed from his Egyptian jail cell within hours, his Qatar-based news channel has reported.

Mohamed Fahmy, an Egyptian and Canadian national, has revoked his Egyptian citizenship and this would pave the way for his release and deportation under a presidential decree, his family have said.

Fahmy was arrested in December 2013 along with Al Jazeera English colleagues Peter Greste and Baher Mohamed on charges of collaborating with the Muslim Brotherhood, a banned group in Egypt.

All three denied the charges and their trial was widely described as a sham.

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Gallery: Al Jazeera Journalists' Journey To Freedom

Peter Greste has posted this photo on Twitter of him celebrating his freedom in Cyprus en route to his home in Australia. Greste along with Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were jailed in Egypt, accused of aiding a banned political group

Juris Greste, father of Peter Greste, Peter's brother Andrew Greste and mother Lois Greste are all smiles at a press conference in Brisbane following news of Greste's release on Sunday.

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Marwa Omara, fiancee of Mohamed Fahmy, who is expected to be released later today

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Mohamed Fahmy, Al Jazeera's Cairo bureau chief, addresses the Egyptian court

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Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed appear in an Egyptian court

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In June, Fahmy and Greste were sentenced to seven years in jail and Mohamed to 10 years, sparking international outrage.

Their convictions were overturned on 1 January but they had been kept in custody pending a retrial.

But on Monday night Canadian foreign minister John Baird said Fahmy's release was "imminent".

Mr Greste, an Australian, was released unexpectedly on Sunday and later told reporters of his "incredible angst" at leaving his two colleagues behind in jail.

He took to Twitter on Tuesday morning, celebrating his freedom by posting photos of him and his brother Mike in Cyprus en route to his home in Australia.

He wrote: "Free in Cyprus! Feels sweet. Peter back online for first time in 400+ days.

"Brother Mike and I due to head home to Australia shortly. Can't wait for the family reunion. Keep shouting #FreeAJStaff

"Special thanks to all who've supported us over the past year. MUST NOT FORGET THOSE STILL IN PRISON."

There are still concerns for the future of Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed, who does not hold nationality of another country.

According to campaign group Reporters Without Borders, there are currently 165 journalists imprisoned around the world, including 15 in Egypt.

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