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Jailed Canadians Launch Hunger Strike in Egypt

HeadlineSep 19, 2013

A pair of Canadians detained in Egypt have launched a hunger strike after over a month in prison without charge. John Greyson, a Toronto filmmaker, and Tarek Loubani, a doctor, were arrested in Cairo after reportedly asking police for directions. The two were slated to visit Gaza, where Greyson was to film Loubani as he trained emergency room doctors. Their detention has been extended for another 15 days.

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