Laila Soueif is on a 245-day hunger strike demanding justice for her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, unjustly detained by the Egyptian government. Soueif’s health has severely deteriorated, prompting multiple hospitalizations and raising concerns for her life. The Egyptian government continues to deny consular access to Alaa despite his British citizenship, highlighting the UK’s complacency. The United Nations has ruled that Alaa's detention is unlawful, calling for accountability from both governments. A coalition of organizations has urged the UK to use its resources to secure his immediate release and uphold human rights standards.
Laila Soueif has engaged in a hunger strike for 245 days, protesting against both the Egyptian government's injustice toward her son and the British government's inaction.
Doctors describe Soueif's survival as a miracle, noting that her health is in dire straits, with dangerously low blood sugar levels due to the prolonged hunger strike.
The UNWGAD has declared that Alaa Abd el-Fattah is unlawfully detained, urging both governments to uphold human rights and accountability.
A coalition of 21 organizations has urged the UK government to take decisive action to secure Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release, emphasizing international law violations.
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