Greeted Megrahi After Release and Homecoming
On 20 August 2009, Megrahi, who was terminally ill, was granted a release on compassionate grounds and flew home to Tripoli later that day. Fhimah was one of the first to greet Megrahi at the top of the aircraft steps. Clad in a traditional white boubou and a brown waistcoat, he can be seen grasping Megrahi's right arm in support as he waved a small Libyan flag enthusiastically at the gathered crowd of well-wishers.
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