Press conference with Laila Soueif, mother of writer imprisoned in Egypt

The video features a press conference led by Fiona O'Brien, UK director of Reporters Without Borders, discussing the case of Ala Abdulpatah, a British national detained in Egypt. Layla, Ala's sister, is on a hunger strike demanding his release. The conference highlights the lack of action from the British government despite Ala completing his sentence. Layla, Senna, and Muna express their frustrations and hopes for a resolution. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing the British government's diplomatic stance and potential leverage points.

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