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Alaa Abd el-Fattah is a British-Egyptian writer, software developer & Amnesty Prisoner of Conscience unjustly imprisoned in Egypt #FreeAlaa

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Statement to the press by Sanaa Seif, St Thomas' Hospital, 2pm BST. "Keir Starmer needs to act now. Not tomorrow, not Monday now. Right now, it's a miracle. It's the last night. It's a miracle that we still have her."

Statement to the press by Sanaa Seif, St Thomas' Hospital, 2pm BST. "Keir Starmer needs to act now. Not tomorrow, not Monday now. Right now, it's a miracle. It's the last night. It's a miracle that we still have her."

112,075 views • 1 year ago

Alaa’s mother, Laila Soueif, is going to fly to Cairo today to visit her son in prison. This is how she’s feeling . . .

Alaa’s mother, Laila Soueif, is going to fly to Cairo today to visit her son in prison. This is how she’s feeling . . .

71,169 views • 1 year ago

A message from Laila Soueif from her hospital bed to the thousands of people around the world that have stood with her in solidarity. "I know that whatever happens to me, you are going to get Alaa out of jail."

A message from Laila Soueif from her hospital bed to the thousands of people around the world that have stood with her in solidarity. "I know that whatever happens to me, you are going to get Alaa out of jail."

55,476 views • 1 year ago

Laila Soueif is in hospital still, her body finally failing her, while we all wait for Keir Starmer to pick up the phone and negotiate for Alaa’s release. "Pick up the phone, Prime Minister"

Laila Soueif is in hospital still, her body finally failing her, while we all wait for Keir Starmer to pick up the phone and negotiate for Alaa’s release. "Pick up the phone, Prime Minister"

52,211 views • 1 year ago

Another Father's Day passes and Alaa remains in prison, separated from his son who has grown up almost entirely without him. 2 years ago Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Colman, Carey Mulligan, Emily Watson, Khalid Abdalla, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Spector and Richard Ratcliffe read from Alaa's beautiful essay, "Half an Hour with Khaled." We wanted to share it with you again today.

Another Father's Day passes and Alaa remains in prison, separated from his son who has grown up almost entirely without him. 2 years ago Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Colman, Carey Mulligan, Emily Watson, Khalid Abdalla, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Spector and Richard Ratcliffe read from Alaa's beautiful essay, "Half an Hour with Khaled." We wanted to share it with you again today.

39,544 views • 1 year ago

يوم ٢٩ سبتمبر سيكون علاء قد قضى بالفعل خمس سنوات محبوساً. نأمل ونتمنى أن يتم تطبيق القانون وينال علاء حريته ويجتمع ب ابنه خالد. On Sep 29th, Alaa will have completed 5 years in prison in Egypt. We hope that the law will be respected & Alaa will be free and reunited with his son, Khaled who lives in Brighton. #FreeAlaa

يوم ٢٩ سبتمبر سيكون علاء قد قضى بالفعل خمس سنوات محبوساً. نأمل ونتمنى أن يتم تطبيق القانون وينال علاء حريته ويجتمع ب ابنه خالد. On Sep 29th, Alaa will have completed 5 years in prison in Egypt. We hope that the law will be respected & Alaa will be free and reunited with his son, Khaled who lives in Brighton. #FreeAlaa

54,073 views • 1 year ago

“I was hoping that this government would be different. So far it hasn’t proved different” Alaa’s mother Laila spoke to Ali Fortescue last week about how David Lammy could be doing more to #FreeAlaa, and on the emotional toll of being separated from her son for over a decade.

“I was hoping that this government would be different. So far it hasn’t proved different” Alaa’s mother Laila spoke to Ali Fortescue last week about how David Lammy could be doing more to #FreeAlaa, and on the emotional toll of being separated from her son for over a decade.

47,680 views • 1 year ago

ANATOMY OF A HUNGER STRIKE The third video of our series getting up close and personal with Laila Soueif and her hunger strike for her son’s freedom. What does a life on hunger strike look like? A day? A morning? How has Dr. Laila kept herself going for the unprecedented SEVEN months since she last ate food? Today, she invites you into her home, and into her thinking - from the importance of salt to the history of hunger strikes from Palestine to Ireland. Laila's hunger strike is sustained and amplified by the thousands of people around the world watching, sharing and becoming part of her story. It is you, everyone that's been engaging with her for these months, that imbues her hunger strike with political meaning. Laila has lost 40% of her body weight now - and is in a more critical moment than ever before. For this video, if you would like to comment with a message of support for Laila, we will screenshot them and show them all to her. This is the third in a series of five, and you can go back and watch the first two in the series: 1: Return to Cairo 2: Visiting Alaa in Prison For those that are new to this story, Laila has been on hunger strike since September to protest her son's continued imprisonment in Egypt. Alaa is a writer who has been in prison for over ten years for his writings on democracy, the economy, science and technology. In September 2024 he completed his latest sentence (5 years for sharing a Facebook post), but was not released. Alaa is a dual Egypt-UK citizen. You can find out everything you need to know through our website, linked in our bio.

ANATOMY OF A HUNGER STRIKE The third video of our series getting up close and personal with Laila Soueif and her hunger strike for her son’s freedom. What does a life on hunger strike look like? A day? A morning? How has Dr. Laila kept herself going for the unprecedented SEVEN months since she last ate food? Today, she invites you into her home, and into her thinking - from the importance of salt to the history of hunger strikes from Palestine to Ireland. Laila's hunger strike is sustained and amplified by the thousands of people around the world watching, sharing and becoming part of her story. It is you, everyone that's been engaging with her for these months, that imbues her hunger strike with political meaning. Laila has lost 40% of her body weight now - and is in a more critical moment than ever before. For this video, if you would like to comment with a message of support for Laila, we will screenshot them and show them all to her. This is the third in a series of five, and you can go back and watch the first two in the series: 1: Return to Cairo 2: Visiting Alaa in Prison For those that are new to this story, Laila has been on hunger strike since September to protest her son's continued imprisonment in Egypt. Alaa is a writer who has been in prison for over ten years for his writings on democracy, the economy, science and technology. In September 2024 he completed his latest sentence (5 years for sharing a Facebook post), but was not released. Alaa is a dual Egypt-UK citizen. You can find out everything you need to know through our website, linked in our bio.

29,792 views • 1 year ago

Today is Laila’s 100th day of hunger strike in protest at her son’s continued illegal imprisonment. We are extremely concerned by the lack of urgency being demonstrated by the British government. They seem to be waiting for Laila to be hospitalised before they act decisively to secure Alaa’s freedom. Laila could fall into a critical state at any time. Keir Starmer David Lammy Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office what are you waiting for? #FreeAlaa

Today is Laila’s 100th day of hunger strike in protest at her son’s continued illegal imprisonment. We are extremely concerned by the lack of urgency being demonstrated by the British government. They seem to be waiting for Laila to be hospitalised before they act decisively to secure Alaa’s freedom. Laila could fall into a critical state at any time. Keir Starmer David Lammy Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office what are you waiting for? #FreeAlaa

33,183 views • 1 year ago

اليوم الثاني لإضراب ليلى سويف عن الطعام إحتجاجا على اختطاف ابنها. اليوم الثاني على استمرار احتجاز علاء رغم انتهاء كامل مدته. Today is the second day Alaa spends in prison after finishing his unjust sentence. Day 2 of Laila Soueif's hunger strike to free her son. #FreeAlaa

اليوم الثاني لإضراب ليلى سويف عن الطعام إحتجاجا على اختطاف ابنها. اليوم الثاني على استمرار احتجاز علاء رغم انتهاء كامل مدته. Today is the second day Alaa spends in prison after finishing his unjust sentence. Day 2 of Laila Soueif's hunger strike to free her son. #FreeAlaa

36,399 views • 1 year ago

Laila speaks to us from her hospital bed, in her own words and then those of Alaa. #freealaa

Laila speaks to us from her hospital bed, in her own words and then those of Alaa. #freealaa

25,484 views • 1 year ago

“Could I ask the Prime Minister to pick up the phone to President Sisi & seek the release of Alaa” “I can assure him I will do everything I can to ensure his release, and that includes phone calls as necessary. I gave my word to the family that's what I will do, and I will”

“Could I ask the Prime Minister to pick up the phone to President Sisi & seek the release of Alaa” “I can assure him I will do everything I can to ensure his release, and that includes phone calls as necessary. I gave my word to the family that's what I will do, and I will”

28,852 views • 1 year ago

Today British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla sent this urgent Christmas message to Prime Minister Keir Starmer: "We need a powerful intervention from you as Prime Minister to ensure Alaa walks free before his mother collapses, so he can spend Christmas with his son in Brighton" Abdalla - who took part in the Egyptian Revolution with Alaa - stars in T.J. as Dodi Fayed and UDC in DayOfTheJackal "The moment requires that we go beyond the normal way of doing things... Alaa’s release would send a strong signal that principles matter to this government, and that the experience of communities like mine and the threats we face is a matter of personal concern to you, and so I urge you to do everything in your power to make that happen." #FreeAlaa

Today British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla sent this urgent Christmas message to Prime Minister Keir Starmer: "We need a powerful intervention from you as Prime Minister to ensure Alaa walks free before his mother collapses, so he can spend Christmas with his son in Brighton" Abdalla - who took part in the Egyptian Revolution with Alaa - stars in T.J. as Dodi Fayed and UDC in DayOfTheJackal "The moment requires that we go beyond the normal way of doing things... Alaa’s release would send a strong signal that principles matter to this government, and that the experience of communities like mine and the threats we face is a matter of personal concern to you, and so I urge you to do everything in your power to make that happen." #FreeAlaa

28,628 views • 1 year ago

Last night Laila & Alaa were awarded the Courage Under Fire prize at the prestigious Magnitsky Awards in London. Thank you Free Nazanin for your heartfelt presentation. Alaa Abd El Fattah was prevented from traveling to accept the award, so his sister Sana2 spoke for him. Laila - who has returned to teaching at Cairo Uni - sent a video of thanks. We are hopeful that Alaa will be allowed to travel to the UK in time for his son, Khaled’s, birthday in December.

Last night Laila & Alaa were awarded the Courage Under Fire prize at the prestigious Magnitsky Awards in London. Thank you Free Nazanin for your heartfelt presentation. Alaa Abd El Fattah was prevented from traveling to accept the award, so his sister Sana2 spoke for him. Laila - who has returned to teaching at Cairo Uni - sent a video of thanks. We are hopeful that Alaa will be allowed to travel to the UK in time for his son, Khaled’s, birthday in December.

14,223 views • 8 months ago

Strong language from the Foreign Secretary in parliament today but will he act with real urgency?? There are no more days. #SaveLaila #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll

Strong language from the Foreign Secretary in parliament today but will he act with real urgency?? There are no more days. #SaveLaila #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll

18,693 views • 1 year ago

"Can the Foreign Secretary tell me when he expects a substantial response to engagement with the Egyptian government & can he confirm that he won't travel to Egypt unless he is confident he can return with Alaa?" Thank you @SianBerry for raising this question today in parliament

"Can the Foreign Secretary tell me when he expects a substantial response to engagement with the Egyptian government & can he confirm that he won't travel to Egypt unless he is confident he can return with Alaa?" Thank you @SianBerry for raising this question today in parliament

18,070 views • 1 year ago

"We will be doing absolutely everything we can to secure his release as quickly as we can" Thank you Calum Miller for pressing Hamish Falconer MP and the government to act to secure Alaa's release. His unjust 5 year sentence is over, the UK government must intervene now. #FreeAlaa

"We will be doing absolutely everything we can to secure his release as quickly as we can" Thank you Calum Miller for pressing Hamish Falconer MP and the government to act to secure Alaa's release. His unjust 5 year sentence is over, the UK government must intervene now. #FreeAlaa

19,699 views • 1 year ago

Acclaimed journalist Peter Greste was imprisoned with Alaa in Egypt. Today he joined Laila outside Downing Street as he starts his own hunger strike. "Alaa is one of the most extraordinary people I've met in my entire life and we need to do what we can to get him out" #FreeAlaa

Acclaimed journalist Peter Greste was imprisoned with Alaa in Egypt. Today he joined Laila outside Downing Street as he starts his own hunger strike. "Alaa is one of the most extraordinary people I've met in my entire life and we need to do what we can to get him out" #FreeAlaa

16,846 views • 1 year ago