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Khawaja was reportedly seized from his home by masked men after being beaten unconscious on April 9.

"The trial against [Khawaja] started today but we family members were not allowed to enter the court. I don't know what charges are brought against him," said Zainab al-Khawaja, the activist's daughter.

"My father called last night. He didn't sound fine. I think he has a mouth injury because he could barely speak," she said.