Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death2 days ago Share Save Caroline Hawley Diplomatic correspondent Share SaveFree Alaa Laila Soueif's daughter, Sanaa, described the situation as "very scary"Laila Soueif's body is becoming weaker and weaker. Doctors have warned her that - after eight months on hunger strike - she's now at risk of sudden death. Laila Soueif went on hunger strike in September 2024 - when her son's sentence should have ended. But on 20 May, she resumed her full hunger strike, saying that no progress had been made. Free Alaa British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told Laila Souief that he is pressing Egypt to release her son