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Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail

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Mzia Amaglobeli has been on hunger strike in prison for 25 days .

The 49-year-old is the founder of two news websites in Georgia .

Her health is declining and relatives fear for her life.

Her pre-trial detention has turned her into a symbol of resistance against the government.

Georgia 's Special Penitentiary Service urged Amaglobeli to stop hunger strike.

She slapped Batumi police chief after he spat in her face and refused to give her water or access to toilets.

Batumi prosecutors argued that her slap was motivated by "revenge" A judge rejected bail and remanded her in pre-trial custody.

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77

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75

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52

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informal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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not detected

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short-lived

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1

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