Patrick Wintour, the diplomatic editor for The Guardian, sheds light on the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah, a human rights activist imprisoned in Egypt. Mona Saif, Alaa's sister and a cancer researcher, passionately discusses her mother's harrowing hunger strike in London to advocate for his freedom. They delve into the emotional turmoil of political imprisonment, the oppressive conditions in Egypt, and the family's resilience amidst despair. The conversation also critiques the diplomatic challenges faced by British authorities in securing Alaa's release.