Helena Kennedy, a leading human rights lawyer in the UK, has advocated for imposing sanctions on key Egyptian officials due to the ongoing detention of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah. With Abd el-Fattah's mother, Leila Soueif, on a hunger strike for 243 days, Kennedy emphasizes the need for the UK government to pursue stronger measures, including taking the case to international court. She argues that the current diplomatic efforts are insufficient and calls for a halt to new trade dealings with Egypt until resolution is achieved.
The time for relying solely on polite diplomacy is long past. The UK must impose sanctions on those responsible for Alaa Abd el-Fattah's continued detention and elevate the case.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mother, Leila Soueif, is on her 243rd day of hunger strike, putting her life in jeopardy to demand his release or consular access.
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