Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian blogger and activist, remains imprisoned in Cairo, prompting his mother, Laila Soueif, to embark on a hunger strike for over 135 days. Her health is rapidly declining as she consumes only water and rehydration salts. Despite UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, voicing support and engaging in conversations with Egyptian officials about Alaa's release, the family feels neglected and is left with little information on the status of negotiations. Laila's health crisis underscores the urgency of the situation amid ongoing governmental discussions.
Alaa Abd El-Fattah's mother, Laila Soueif, is on a hunger strike for over 135 days, pushing for her son's release while facing deteriorating health.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy express commitment to Alaa's release, but his family sees little progress despite high-level discussions.
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