Basra's Al-Miyahi Begins Hunger Strike
Iraqi authorities are detaining journalist and blogger Mustafa Abdulrazzaq Al-Miyahi. He has been charged with publishing videos highlighting the methods used to collect fees for vehicle entry at the Shalamcha border crossing. In protest against the extension of his detention, Al-Miyahi announced an open-ended hunger strike, as he is experiencing severe psychological stress during his imprisonment. Legally, the Publication and Media Court has ordered his detention until next Wednesday to investigate the content of his posts, which called for the abolition of fees on civilian vehicle entries. The case has led to a deterioration in his health.
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