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world1 hour ago

Palestine Action hunger strikers end 73-day protest in UK prisons

Two Palestine Action activists, Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, have ended a 73-day hunger strike while on remand in UK custody, joined by other detainees who received medical re-feeding under doctor supervision. The protest demanded the group’s ban be lifted, the closure of an Israeli-owned defence firm, and improvements to prison conditions. The government has not commented; trials are delayed by backlogs, and hunger strikes are treated as protected protests under human rights law, with care provided when necessary.

via BBC|
#hunger-strike#medical-re-feeding#palestine-action
world7 hours ago

Palestine Action hunger strikers end UK protest after Elbit contract denial

Three Palestine Action hunger-strikers in the UK ended their weeks-long fast after reports that Elbit Systems UK failed to win a UK government contract to train soldiers, a development the group hailed as a victory and a spotlight on arms links to Israel's war; seven activists have resumed eating, with ongoing pressure on authorities over Palestine-related issues.

via Al Jazeera|
#elbit-systems#hunger-strike#israel-palestine-conflict
world1 day ago

Hunger-striking prisoner warns 'I'm dying' as health deteriorates amid Palestine Action protests

A prisoner linked to Palestine Action (Heba Muraisi) on day 71 of a hunger strike at HMP New Hall tells a friend she’s dying as she appears severely frail and faces potential heart risks. Other hunger strikers also show serious health concerns while supporters push for a fair trial, immediate bail, deproscription of Palestine Action, and the closure of UK sites linked to Elbit Systems. A solidarity statement from well-known authors is noted, and the Ministry of Justice says cases are being managed with access to healthcare and that meetings with officials were offered.

via The Guardian|
#health#hunger-strike#palestine-action
world3 days ago

Hunger Strikes Push to the Edge of Survival in UK Palestine Action Case

Eight Palestine Action activists in the UK started hunger strikes; three are currently fasting for 63–70 days with five having ended for health reasons, while Lewie Chiaramello continues on alternating days due to type 1 diabetes. They demand bail and a fair trial, reversal of the group’s terrorist designation, and the closure of Elbit Systems sites alongside an end to prison censorship. Medical estimates say survival without food is typically 45–61 days, so the remaining strikers face life-threatening risk, prompting international concern and calls for proper medical care.

via Al Jazeera|
#elbit-systems#hunger-strike#palestine-action
world2 months ago

Deported Cuban Man in Eswatini Prison Starts Hunger Strike

A Cuban man deported to Eswatini by the U.S. is on a hunger strike after being detained for over three months without charge or legal access, amid broader concerns about the U.S. deportation program to Africa and human rights abuses. The program, part of Trump's immigration crackdown, involves sending foreign nationals to African countries under secretive agreements, with critics raising legal and ethical issues.

via AP News|
#deportation#eswatini#human-rights
world5 months ago

Women Hunger Strike for Palestinian Activist's Body Return

Women in Umm al-Khair, West Bank, are on a hunger strike demanding the return of the body of Palestinian activist Awdah Al Hathaleen, killed during a clash with an Israeli settler. They protest against Israeli conditions for returning his body, which they see as unjust and disrespectful to their customs, amid ongoing settler violence and land disputes in the region.

via yahoo.com|
#awdah-al-hathaleen#hunger-strike#israeli-settler-violence
travel1 year ago

Antarctica Cruise Passengers Stage Hunger Strike Over Missed Ports and Engine Failure

Passengers on a Swan Hellenic cruise to Antarctica staged a hunger strike after the ship's engine failure led to the cancellation of all Antarctic stops. The cruise line offered a 50% refund or a 65% future cruise credit, but some passengers, particularly a group of Russians, demanded more compensation. The ship is heading to Ushuaia, Argentina, for repairs, and passengers will disembark there. The cruise line's compensation offer exceeds legal requirements, but the situation highlights the challenges of handling customer dissatisfaction in such scenarios.

via LoyaltyLobby|
#antarctica#compensation#cruise
travel1 year ago

Luxury Cruise Passengers Stage Hunger Strike Over Engine Failure

Passengers aboard the luxury cruise ship SH Diana are staging a hunger strike after an engine failure forced the cancellation of their Antarctic voyage. Despite paying up to $12,689 for the trip, passengers are upset with Swan Hellenic's offer of a partial refund or future cruise credit, demanding a full refund instead. The ship is currently en route to Ushuaia, Argentina for repairs, while Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito has called the hunger strike "counterproductive" and emphasized the compensation offered exceeds legal requirements.

via New York Post |
#antarctica#cruise#engine-failure