London, March 3, 2025 (AFP) - Hunger-striking mother of Egyptian-UK activist takes nourishment amid talks

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An Egyptian-British mother on hunger strike protesting her son's imprisonment in Cairo will take a second glucose dose in the hope of seeing him again, a campaign group said Monday. Laila Soueif, 68, has been on hunger strike for 155 days in protest at Egypt's detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been in jail for more than five years. Soueif has lost almost 30 kilograms (66 pounds) since starting her hunger strike, which she has vowed to conti......

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