Ethiopia: Prisoners' hunger strike

Three opposition leaders and a human rights activist in Ethiopia say they will go on hunger strike from Monday (November 28) in protest against their detention. The four were arrested at the beginning of this month during violent protests over May's disputed election results. They have not been formally charged but Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says they could be tried for treason. CUD leader Hailu Shawel and two top party officials say their detention is politically-motivated.