Jailed Egyptian Jazeera journalist on hunger strike in “critical” condition
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An #Al_Jazeera journalist held in #Egypt since August is in “critical” health and could slip into a coma after more than 100 days on hunger strike, his brother said Tuesday. Abdullah Elshamy was arrested on August 14 when police opened fire on supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohammed Mursi in Cairo, killing hundreds in clashes. The journalist, who works for the Qatar-based pan-Arab news network, went on hunger strike in January to protest his detention and has yet to face trial. read more