"A Greek prosecutor on Tuesday called for convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufontinas to be forced-fed as he entered the 47th day of a hunger strike, demanding to be moved to an Athens prison. Koufodinas, 62, has been in intensive care at Lamia Hospital since last week. On Monday he announced that he will also stop receiving liquids, including water. A Lamia court of first instance prosecutor ordered that all necessary medical measures be taken to ensure that he continues to receive liquid pharmaceutical treatment. The prosecutor’s order was issued at the suggestion of doctors “for the purpose of ensuring the life and health of the hunger striker.” Doctors say that the convicted killer’s life is in danger."
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Tasos Kokkinidis, "Greek Prosecutor Calls for Force-Feeding of Convicted Terrorist Koufontinas". “Greek Reporter”, (24 February 2021).
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