To whom it may concern,<\/p>\n
I, the undersigned, Abdulhadi Abdulla Alkhawaja, detained since 9\/4\/2011 in the crackdown following events of February 14th, send this letter regarding my health situation.<\/p>\n
Due to the severe beating I received upon my arrest by security forces on the 9th of April I had to undergo surgeries in the Military Hospital (BDF). In which I had to have stitches for two wounds above my left eye and I had to have surgery for four
\nfractures in my cheek bone and jaw on the left side of my face. And now, 2 months and 10 days after the surgeries:<\/p>\n
1- The wounds above my eye that were stitched have not healed yet, they are swollen and painful. <\/p>\n
2- I still cannot use my jaw and mouth in a normal manner. <\/p>\n
3- The numbness in my face continues and the pain that resulted from my operation remains the same in the left side of my face (specifically in the cheek, mouth, lips & chin). As a result, since the operation I have not been able to chew my food, or clean my teeth and I am constantly on painkillers.<\/p>\n
The consultant doctor (who preformed the surgery) visited me (thankful to him for that) more than once in prison, the last visit was about a month ago. About three weeks ago an x-ray machine was brought to prison, and an x-ray was taken of the location of the surgery. But since then I have not been told of the result of those x-rays. <\/p>\n
My current situation has not improved whatsoever. I have followed up on the issue with the prison administration, the emergency state court and the military prosecution with no result until this day.<\/p>\n
I request that my family are given access to my medical files related to the surgery and the x-rays, so that my case is presented to another surgeon for a second opinion, because of lack of healing and to get medical advice on how to proceed.<\/p>\n
Please take all the necessary action, and respond as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
With all my appreciation and gratitude,
\nAbdulhadi Alkhawaja<\/p>\n