Save Shady Mohamed's life
The Network
Egyptian trade unionist Shady Mohamed is on hunger strike, his wife has told other activists, to protest against the terrible conditions in Burg al-Arab prison, where he has been held since last year on charges of displaying a banner in solidarity with Palestine.
Shady is one of six people arrested for this simple act of protest and solidarity, and has been charged with ‘joining a terrorist organisation’ and ‘spreading false news’. He is imprisoned in such overcrowded conditions that it is impossible to sleep, even on the floor of the cell. Shady is a well-known trade unionist and textile worker who helped found an independent union in his workplace.
Act now to show your solidarity by signing the declaration drawn up by Egyptian activists and published online:
Shady Mohamed's life is in danger!
