Libya:
Lockerbie Bomber Convict -Al Maghehi Health Worsens
The
health of the Lockerbie bomber, who has terminal
prostate cancer, has swiftly deteriorated since his
release from a Scottish prison less than two weeks
ago.
The head of the Libyan State Information Agency,
Majid al-Dursi, said Abdel Baset al-Megrahi is in
the hospital and described him as "very sick."
Al-Dursi said Megrahi's health is deteriorating fast
since he arrived.
Television footage on Britain's Channel 4 on Sunday
showed al-Megrahi in the hospital, breathing through
an oxygen mask and propped up by pillows.
Scottish officials released him from prison August
20 on compassionate grounds due to his cancer,
sparking an international uproar. At that time,
Scottish officials said doctors had determined al-Megrahi
had less than three months to live.
BBC /Qasim/Ahaziah