Hunger Strike

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Alerts | Egypt

Jailed Egyptian blogger on hunger strike

Protesters carry a poster of Maikel Nabil Sanad, calling for his release. (Arabawy.org)
New York, August 31, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to immediately release journalist Maikel Nabil Sanad, who was tried in military court for "insulting the military" and is now serving a three-year sentence in prison. Sanad began a hunger strike in prison on August 22 and was transferred to solitary confinement two days later.

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August 31, 2011 4:57 PM ET |
Tags: Hunger Strike, Imprisoned, Maikel Nabil Sanad, Supreme Council of Armed Forces
Alerts | Tunisia

Tunisia must release ailing journalist on hunger strike

New York, October 21, 2010--The Committee to Protect Journalists is gravely concerned about the health of imprisoned Tunisian journalist Fahem Boukadous. We call upon the Tunisian government to release him immediately.

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October 21, 2010 1:18 PM ET |
Tags: Fahem Boukadous, Hunger Strike, Internet

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