[23 Dec 2013] Egyptian political detainees go on hunger strike protesting - English
In Egypt, political detainees, including Muslim Brotherhood members have gone on a hunger strike to protest what they call their deteriorating humanitarian conditions. According to the Brotherhood some 450 prisoners are now refusing to eat. Reports say the detainees in Torah prison are tortured and patients are denied proper medical care. The strike comes as Egypt\\\'s army-backed authorities intensify a crackdown on supporters of ousted President Mohammad Morsi.
Added by PTV on 24-12-2013
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