Hunger Strike
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UK Pro-Palestine Activist Umer Khalid on Thirst Strike, Life at Risk
Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old Palestine Action activist, has escalated his hunger strike to a thirst strike in a UK prison, with doctors warning of imminent death due to his underlying health condition. His action continues despite other detainees ending their…
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The Silent Battle: Hunger Strikes as a Last Stand Against Injustice
Explore the profound human cost and unwavering resolve behind hunger strikes, from Nael Barghouti’s 45-year ordeal to contemporary activists like Heba Muraisi and Narek Samsonyan, highlighting their desperate fight for rights and recognition.
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Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Supporting Palestine Action Hunger Strikers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London after displaying a placard supporting Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, sparking debate over free expression, terrorism laws, and the UK’s stance on Israel-linked arms companies.
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Palestine Action Hunger Strikers: Medical Emergency Sparks Political Outcry
A group of Palestine Action-linked prisoners, many on prolonged hunger strike, have drawn national attention as their health declines and calls mount for government intervention. The case of Qesser Zuhrah, hospitalized after 46 days without food, has become a focal…
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SOAR Buenos Aires Appeals to ICRC for Armenian POW Communication Rights
SOAR Buenos Aires has appealed to the Red Cross to help Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan regain their right to communicate with families and receive aid.
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Nicolas Aznavour Calls for Unity to Support Ruben Vardanyan on Hunger Strike
Nicolas Aznavour, co-founder of the Aznavour Foundation, issued a statement supporting Ruben Vardanyan, who has declared a hunger strike in protest against his illegal detention in Azerbaijan, and called for global Armenian unity around him.
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HRD: Death of a Detainee After a 20-Day Hunger Strike – Why Is the System So Ineffectual?
The recent announcement by the Human Rights Defender (MIP) regarding the death of a detainee on the 20th day of a hunger strike raises urgent questions about systemic accountability and transparency within Armenia’s penal institutions. The statement, which came only…