Laila Soueif, a British-Egyptian maths professor, has been on a hunger strike for eight months to advocate for her son, Alaa Abdel Fattah, renowned as Egypt's prominent political prisoner. Despite her declining health and a warning from doctors about the imminent risk to her life, Soueif remains resolute. She demands the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, intervene for his release. Abdel Fattah has been imprisoned for years, and his family believes he is used as a scare tactic by the regime. Soueif's determination highlights the dire situation faced by political prisoners in Egypt.
Laila Soueif demands justice for her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, proclaiming that she is willing to sacrifice her own life if it will lead to his release.
After eight months of hunger strike, Laila Soueif's health deteriorates, yet her resolve remains strong in the fight for her son’s freedom.
Laila Soueif accuses the Egyptian authorities of using her son as an example, stressing his unjust imprisonment and that he should have been released long ago.
Despite her tragic condition, Laila Soueif emphasizes her passion for life, insisting that her hunger strike is a desperate measure to seek justice for her son.
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