UN experts have expressed grave concern over the treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in UK prisons, highlighting issues of medical neglect and potential violations of international human rights laws, as prisoners' health deteriorates and calls for urgent intervention are made.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for supporting pro-Palestinian prisoners and protesting against a UK ban on Palestine Action, a group classified as a terrorist organization, amid ongoing tensions over Israel-Gaza conflict.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a pro-Palestinian protest for supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organization, under the Terrorism Act, after holding a supportive sign. The arrest highlights tensions over activism related to Palestine and UK security policies.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, after displaying a placard opposing genocide and supporting the prisoners, which police said was a violation of UK terrorism laws. The protest was against a company linked to Israeli defense, and Thunberg's involvement highlights her ongoing activism for Palestinian causes.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action prisoners, after holding a sign condemning genocide and supporting hunger strikers. The protest involved damaging property and was linked to broader campaigns against companies connected to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. Thunberg's arrest was based on displaying a placard supporting a proscribed organization, raising questions about the use of counter-terrorism laws against protestors. The hunger strikers are demanding bail and the lifting of restrictions, with families urging government intervention.
Eight Palestine Action activists are on hunger strike in UK prisons, demanding bail, lifting bans, and stopping restrictions, with serious health risks as some have been hospitalized and experts warn of potential organ failure due to prolonged fasting.
MP Zarah Sultana protested outside HMP Bronzefield demanding urgent medical care for hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, who was critically ill after 46 days without food; Zuhrah was later transferred to hospital amid ongoing protests related to Palestine Action, which has been banned under terrorism legislation.
Lawyers and families of Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons warn of potential deaths due to lack of care and communication, as activists protest for their rights and against alleged Israeli war crimes, with some on hunger strike for over 44 days and in critical health condition.
A Banksy mural depicting a judge hitting a protester was removed from a London court wall shortly after its unveiling, likely in response to the UK government's crackdown on Palestine Action protests, highlighting tensions over pro-Palestinian activism and government restrictions.
UK MPs are pressuring the government to reconsider its ban on Palestine Action after large-scale arrests during protests, with critics arguing the crackdown is excessive and threatens free speech, while supporters claim the group has links to terrorism and justifies the ban.
Banksy painted a mural on London's High Court depicting a judge striking a protester, likely in response to recent arrests of Palestine Action supporters, highlighting tensions around protest rights and political activism in the UK.
Banksy unveiled a mural on London's High Court depicting a judge beating a protester, criticizing the UK's crackdown on pro-Palestine protests and the criminalization of Palestine Action, which has been designated a terrorist organization. The artwork highlights concerns over restrictions on activism and reflects Banksy's ongoing support for Palestinian causes.
Banksy created a temporary artwork outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London depicting a judge beating a protester, likely in response to the UK crackdown on Palestine Action protests, highlighting issues of justice and political repression.
Nearly 900 people were arrested during a London protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a terrorist organization by the UK government, with protests highlighting tensions over free speech and anti-terror laws.
A protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London resulted in 890 arrests, mostly for supporting a proscribed group under terrorism laws, with some arrests linked to violence during the demonstration. The group was banned after damaging military aircraft, and the police described the protest as disorderly, while critics argued the ban was difficult to enforce and a waste of resources.