Peter Greste touched down in Brisbane, Australia, early Thursday morning, after being released from prison in Egypt over the weekend.
Journalist @PeterGreste arrives in Brisbane, calls for Egypt to release his colleagues http://t.co/tkdJSRQZWz
Greste raised his hands in celebration as he was greeted by well-wishers and reporters.
Peter Greste back home.
The Australian journalist told reporters he will continue to pressure Egypt to release his Al Jazeera two colleagues who remain in prison.
Peter Greste: Egypt has an opportunity to show right to justice doesn't depend on nationality.
Before emerging to the media, he had a private reunion with his family.
@PeterGreste your family is here ready and waiting! #happydays #freedom #welcomehome #seeyousoon
Greste made a triumphant return to Twitter on Tuesday, taking jubilant photos on a beach in Cyprus. He had spent 400 days in an Egyptian prison before a surprise presidential pardon last weekend.
Free in Cyprus! Feels sweet. Peter back online for first time in 400+ days. Special thanks to Mike 4 nursing twitter
Greste sat down with Al-Jazeera to give his first interview after being released from a seven-year jail term on charges of aiding the denounced Muslim Brotherhood.
"This has been like a rebirth... I can't tell you how relieved I am at being free, I mean I really didn't expect it," he said.
The A Jazeera correspondent told his followers that his brother Mike had been tweeting from his account but now he'd be taking over.
2/2 Your contribution has been immense. I now gladly pass over the reins to @PeterGreste Freedom in Cypress!!
The journalist community around the world expressed delight at the beach shots.
Welcome back Peter! MT @PeterGreste: Free in Cyprus! Feels sweet. ... Special thanks to Mike 4 nursing twitter http://t.co/KFLVGqz3sE
@PeterGreste Will do mate. That picture in the ocean is just wonderful.
Brilliant! "@PeterGreste: Free in Cyprus! Feels sweet. Peter back online for first time in 400+ days. "
@PeterGreste so glad to see you in the sun! #FreeAjStaff
The award-winning journalist also took time to remind everyone that his colleagues, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, remain behind bars.
Special thanks to all who've supported us over the past year. MUST NOT FORGET THOSE STILL IN PRISON @Bahrooz #FreeAJStaff @MFFahmy11
He said he will continue to lobby for their release upon returning to Australia.
Brother Mike and I due to head home to Australia shortly. Can't wait for the family reunion. Keep shouting #FreeAJStaff