Family of journalist held in Egypt says health worsening

April 09, 2014 02:05

The family of an Al-Jazeera journalist detained in Egypt for nearly eight months called for his immediate release today, saying his health has deteriorated during a hunger strike.

Abdullah Elshamy, a journalist for the pan-Arab news network, was arrested on August 14 when police dispersed supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi at the massive Rabaa Al-Adaweya protest camp in Cairo, killing hundreds in clashes.

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