Scholars at Risk has[1] urged the Egyptian authorities for Zaki's immediately release and, pending this regard for his well-being and access to legal counsel, family, and medical treatment. Twelve Italian universities that are members of SAR Italy section have signed a letter to the Egyptian authorities calling for the release of Zaki.[15] The day 12/02/2020 Scarlett Johansson stood up for the release of Patrick Zaki with a video that went viral and shared on the most important international media.