(8/9) Eventually, I was advised by other people in the movement to leave the country, or I would be taking a huge risk. I said, ‘How can I leave my country? Let them arrest me – I’m not the only one who is in danger.’ But they said, ‘If you are arrested, you are putting us all at risk.’ I told them I would never say their names in that situation. But they said, ‘What if they brought your daughter or your son, would you keep silent?’ And I said, ‘No, I wouldn’t. You are right. I should . . .
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