As renowned political activist Ahmed Douma turned 28 on Sunday, his wife called for medical treatment to be provided to him as his health has worsened inside prison. Doctors advised that he must undergo an operation for a joint replacement,” wife Nourhan Hefzy posted on Facebook Wednesday. Douma, who uses a walking stick due to knee problems, also has stomach problems due to holding a hunger strike in protest of his ill-treatment. Douma received a sentence of three years in prison and a EGP 50,000 fine in the same month. A harsh court decision sentenced Douma to life in prison and a fine of EGP 17m.

Source: Daily News Egypt September 11, 2016 11:03 UTC