Palestinian journalist ends hunger strike after 93 days
- 8 years ago
Hamas announced Friday an agreement for administrative detainee Mohammad al-Qiq to end his 93 day hunger strike.
Al-Qiq is to be released on May 21 at the end of his detetion term, which will not be renewed, and in return, he will end his hunger strike immediately.
The deal with al-Qiq appeared to be similar to that of previous cases where Israel agreed to release hunger strikers it has held without charge - like Islamic Jihadists Hader Adnan and Muhammad 'Alan.
Due to the length of his hunger strike, 'Alan was in danger of losing his life.
Last week, the United Nations, EU and rights groups expressed concern about Qiq, who refused any food or medical treatment, and denounced administrative detention.
Al-Qiq is to be released on May 21 at the end of his detetion term, which will not be renewed, and in return, he will end his hunger strike immediately.
The deal with al-Qiq appeared to be similar to that of previous cases where Israel agreed to release hunger strikers it has held without charge - like Islamic Jihadists Hader Adnan and Muhammad 'Alan.
Due to the length of his hunger strike, 'Alan was in danger of losing his life.
Last week, the United Nations, EU and rights groups expressed concern about Qiq, who refused any food or medical treatment, and denounced administrative detention.