US Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning tried to kill herself in prison last week, her lawyers have confirmed.
Ms Manning, who is transgender, is serving a 35-year sentence at an all-male military facility.
Her lawyers accused the US military of violating her privacy by revealing that she had been admitted to hospital.
The army had not disclosed the reason for the hospital admission but it was linked to a suicide attempt in media reports.
Ms Manning's legal team said in a statement: "Last week, Chelsea made a decision to end her life. Full story...
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Ms Manning, who is transgender, is serving a 35-year sentence at an all-male military facility.
Her lawyers accused the US military of violating her privacy by revealing that she had been admitted to hospital.
The army had not disclosed the reason for the hospital admission but it was linked to a suicide attempt in media reports.
Ms Manning's legal team said in a statement: "Last week, Chelsea made a decision to end her life. Full story...
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