Laila Soueif, a 68-year-old mathematics professor, has been on a hunger strike for over 150 days to protest her son Alaa Abdel Fattah's detention in Egypt. Her deteriorating health has alarmed her family, leading them to accuse the Foreign Office of neglect. Soueif’s protest emphasizes the lack of government action, raising critical questions about human rights and the responsibilities of authorities. Her daughters express worry for their mother’s life, fearing that the government only reacts to the immediate crisis of her health rather than addressing the underlying issues.
Laila Soueif's hunger strike has brought attention to government inaction regarding her son's detention, raising questions about the extent of their commitment to human rights.
The mental and physical toll on Laila Soueif after 150 days of hunger strike against her son’s detention underscores the urgent need for government intervention.
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