Detained Al Jazeera journalist's hunger strike hits 100 days

EGYPT — A photo of Abdullah Elshamy, the detained Al Jazeera journalist in Egypt, was published Monday on his 26th birthday. The photo shows how much he has been affected by his hunger strike that began 100 days ago. Elshamy's weight has dropped from 108 kilograms to 74 kilograms.

Elshamy was incarcerated in August last year and has spent 264 days in prison. He launched his hunger strike 100 day ago to protest his arrest while carrying out his duties as a journalist.

Journalists covering Elshamy's court hearing on Saturday recorded him saying that he had not seen a doctor or lawyer since he was jailed. An Egyptian court on Saturday extended his detention by another 45 days.

Elshamy and three other Al Jazeera journalists are being held by Egyptian authorities. Peter Greste, Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed are accused of spreading false news and working with a banned organization.