Laila Soueif
Laila Soueif is an Egyptian-British activist and the mother of Alaa Abd el-Fattah. Known for her resilience and determination, she has been on a hunger strike to demand her son's release from prison, following his extended incarceration beyond the legally stipulated duration. A prominent figure in the campaign for her son’s freedom, Laila uses her voice to advocate for justice and human rights in Egypt, drawing attention to the plight of political prisoners and the responsibilities of the British government in protecting its citizens abroad.
Born on Jan 01, 1954 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is a British-Egyptian maths professor on hunger strike to demand the release of her son, Alaa Abdel Fattah.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is the mother of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and has been on a hunger strike to improve her son's jail conditions.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mother, currently on a hunger strike to secure his release.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif has been on hunger strike in London for more than 250 days in an effort to secure the release of her son, the activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, from jail in Egypt.
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Italy:
Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike for her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is imprisoned by the regime of Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike for her imprisoned son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, and is determined to use her death as leverage for his release.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is a British-Egyptian maths professor who has been on a hunger strike to protest her son Alaa Abdel Fattah's imprisonment.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike in London to save her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who is imprisoned in Egypt.
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Croatia:
Laila Soueif is a mathematics professor and long-time human rights activist who has become a symbol of motherhood and resistance against Egyptian repression.
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United Kingdom:
Laila Soueif is on hunger strike while advocating for her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release.
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