Effects of hunger strikes on the body revealed

Their leader, Bobby Sands, survived 66 days without food before he died and has become one of the most famous hunger strikers in history. More than four decades later, a group of prisoners on hunger strike are making headlines again.

Palestine Action hunger strike paused

Two Palestine Action-linked prisoners, Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib, have paused their hunger strike after 48 days due to deteriorating health. Four other activists remain on hunger strike, with Heba Muraisi now on day 52 of her protest.

Remaining Palestine Action hunger strikers have the resolve to continue, families say

Kamran Ahmad, 29, who has been on remand at HMP Peterborough for 13 months, has been hospitalised three times during his hunger strike.
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Palestine Action hunger strike: Prisoners taken to hospital as MPs raise concerns

Lawmakers, MPs, Amnesty and families are calling for urgent government intervention amid growing alarm over prison conditions

Student ends 48-day Palestine hunger strike in UK after terrifying complication

Student Qesser Zuhrah has ended her hunger strike for Palestine after 48 days without food as Palestine Action launch a legal battle with Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy

Fourth Palestine Action detainee pauses hunger strike, while four continue

Four people held on remand for alleged damage on behalf of Palestine Action have ended their hunger strikes, while four continue to fast. They all deny the charges.
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