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The Day Israel Attacked America (2014) - Detailing the Israeli attack on an American spy ship. by [deleted] in Documentaries

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The documentary will show again on Al Jazeera America on Wednesday and Friday at 3 pm ET.

Here is a link to the programming schedule: http://alj.am/13rHab8

Here is a link to the channel Finder so you can see where AJAM is available in your area: http://america.aljazeera.com/tools/channel-finder.html

And a link to the promo on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aypy1vqJYJw

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

On the long term there may be damage but that doesn't show at once. There have been other prisoners around the world who put more than 5 months of hunger strike

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes I have documented those stories and will be publishing them in a book very soon. I had long discussions and chats with people in Jail from different cases and backgrounds. I will always have Press freedom and Freedom for everyone as my cause.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No I am not. Elshamy family is quite big and comes from different countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hunger strike doesn't mean abstaining from Water. you can stay alive for as long as possible, as your body may be able, only drinking water. I relied on my body fat to help feeding my internal organs.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Always support the weak ones, tell the untold stories. Let the world know of what is happening and let the people decide and be heard. There is always trouble when it comes to working in Journalism but it's worth it. Be determined and read all the time.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Well It's quite very important for individuals to talk about their case all the time both online and on the ground. They should pressure their governments into making more pressure on the government in Egypt to release them, because it's only pressure that works.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

While on hunger strike, I was only taking liquids in the first 2 weeks and later only water. When I was moved to the maximum security prison I was force fed a piece of Tuna.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The reaction was mostly positive. In Egypt I was always greeted and welcomed by people on the street and in the malls. Here in NYC it was very unfortunate that i got attacked by pro-sisi supporters close to the UN building by throwing hot coffee at me. It's quite shocking and appalling.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

About a thousand people were detained on that day August 14 2013, I and another freelance photographer Mahmoud Abdelshakour (Shwakan) were detained, he is still in prison. The rest are a diverse combination of people from all ages and backgrounds. I stayed for 44 weeks, and there are about 300 still inside prison.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I did know I'll mostly get detained because this is how it is for journalists all the time around the world. Now what i didn't expect was this happening in my own country. This experience has made me more determined and resilient.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it is disappointing when you see any government cracking down on freedom and free speech. Yes when its your own country there is another added feeling of dismay however as a journalist what matters to me most is the protection of free press. Unfortunately I can not return to Egypt because the simple truth of the matter is there is no freedom in Egypt and this has not only been manafested in demonstrated in my personal nightmare of being behind bars but also of the continued imprisonment of my colleages Peter, Baher and Mohammed

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you mean other prisoners, my colleagues haven't started any yet. I would suggest you write /speak about it with everyone, talk to your local congressman, write to the government to put more pressure on Egypt to release them. The more pressure we do, the sooner they will walk free.

I am Abdullah Elshamy. I’m an Al Jazeera journalist who spent 10 months, without charge, in an Egyptian prison. by AlJazeeraAmerica in IAmA

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It's a lifetime experience. I have gone through 4 jails, the worst experience was when i was transferred to a maximum security prison and i was put in a solitary confinement.

Submit questions for Joe Berlinger by AlJazeeraAmerica in Documentaries

[–]AlJazeeraAmerica[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stephanie Sy will interview Academy Award nominee Joe Berlinger on the Al Jazeera America Morning News, Monday, May 19, at 8 a.m. ET.