AMMAN
—
Former Royal Court chief Bassem Awadallah’s lawyer said his client was rushed
to the hospital over the weekend after a three-week hunger strike, the man’s
American lawyer said Monday.
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However,
a Jordanian security official called the claims of a hunger strike “inaccurate”,
saying
Awadallah has been drinking liquids regularly.
“He
was hospitalized at the recommendation of the medical team and later discharged
after receiving the necessary treatment,” the official said, speaking on
condition of anonymity under security guidelines, reported Reuters.
“He
is now in good condition.”
The
official said there was no obligation for Jordanian officials to notify the
American Embassy because
Awadallah is a Jordanian “first and foremost.” But he
said that Awadallah is entitled to US consular visits, including this week.
‘Remains on his hunger strike’Awadallah, who is a dual Jordanian-American citizen, was suffering from low blood pressure
and sugar levels when he was hospitalized Saturday, his representatives said.
They
said he was given glucose intravenously but refused further intervention once
his condition stabilized. He has since returned to prison and remains on his
hunger strike.
Awadallah was found guilty in what was known as the “sedition case”.
He
was charged of being complicit in incitement against the state, in violation of
Article 149/1 of the law, as well as being complicit in carrying out acts that
would endanger society and security and sow sedition, in violation of articles
two and seven of the
2006 Anti-Terrorism Law and its amendments.
He
was sentenced to 15 years on prison with labor.
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