Sanaa Seif

Overview

Sanaa Seif born Cairo, Egypt December 20, 1993. Egyptian student activist in Tahrir Square revolution that overthrew Mubarak 2011; daughter of activist Laila Souief, sister of Mona Seif, brother Alaa Fattah. Arrested for violating protest law, 2014; sentenced 3 years, pardoned 2015; two prison hunger strikes 2014 2½ months; 2013 documentary The Square was first Egyptian film nominated for Academy Award.

Quotations

“Wake up! Whether we protest in the street or stay at home, it’s all a disaster. We are in danger and frankly, I would rather be pulled in resisting than defeated and staying home.” (MADA, June 29, 2014; photo madamasr.com)