Human rights groups in Algeria have warned that more than 20 pro-democracy prisoners who are on hunger strike could die, and should be immediately released.
In a statement posted on social media, the eight organisations – including the Algerian League for Human Rights – said some of the 23 detainees were facing health complications, after refusing food for more than a week.
They have been charged with “damaging national unity” and holding an unarmed gathering, following their arrest on 7 April at a protest in the capital, Algiers, organised by the Hirak movement, which demands sweeping political change.
Source: BBC
