Laila Soueif, mother of human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, is critically ill after nearly 250 days on hunger strike, prompting UK leader Keir Starmer to attempt contact with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Sisi is reportedly refusing calls, demonstrating indifference towards Soueif's plight and her son's prolonged imprisonment. Doctors express concern over Soueif's condition, and the UK government, through Foreign Secretary David Lammy, strategizes to address the issue diplomatically, seeking support from European allies while Sisi remains unyielding.
The Egyptian president refuses to take a call from Keir Starmer regarding Laila Soueif's plea for her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release.
Laila Soueif, on hunger strike for nearly 250 days, is in a critical condition, highlighting the urgent need for dialogue with Egyptian authorities.
Embassy sources indicate President Sisi denies acknowledging Alaa's dual citizenship, showing indifference to the plight of both mother and son.
Soueif expresses gratitude for support, emphasizing the importance of continued struggle for justice despite the current situation.
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