Bahrain Mirror: Salam for Democracy and Human Rights said that detained Ibtisam Al-Saegh, member in Salam, launched a hunger strike against torture and maltreatment she was subjected to in the Criminal Investigation Department following her arrest.

The organization stressed that Al-Saegh was subjected to torture and maltreatment in the Criminal Investigation building and that her health is deteriorating, indicating that she has been held in solitary confinement since her arrest.

Salam added "Al-Saegh was denied her right to meet her lawyer and family," expressing grave concerns over her wellbeing.

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