In Egypt, a leading activist and blogger has launched a hunger strike to protest his third imprisonment since the start of the 2011 revolution. Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a protest. During a prior stint in prison, he missed the birth of his first child. He launched his fast Monday after finding out his father is in dire health.
Egypt: Jailed Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Starts Hunger Strike
HeadlineAug 21, 2014