Fighting for my brother, Egypt鈥檚 most famous political prisoner, part 1
Siblings Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Sanaa Seif became icons of Egypt鈥檚 pro-democracy uprising, but their biggest battle was still to come.
Siblings Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Sanaa Seif became icons of Egypt鈥檚 pro-democracy uprising, but their biggest battle was still to come.
In part one, Sanaa goes from spoiled, party-loving teen to being a committed activist, joining 鈥� to their surprise 鈥� her already very politically active family. But while finding their way in a new Egypt, Sanaa and her family would soon be on a collision course with the authorities.
Presenter: Ramita Navai
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Editor: Munazza Khan
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(Photo: Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Sanaa Seif, August 2014. Credit: Getty Images)
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