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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'The judge told me I would die in prison' - Irishman to share his story of being held hostage in Iran's 'Satan's Block'

Bernard Phelan, a dual Irish-French national, was wrongfully imprisoned in Iran over 200 days, endured humiliation and a hunger strike to seek freedom.
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fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Why the Women of This Tiny Palestinian Village Are on Hunger Strike

Women in Umm al Khair began a hunger strike demanding the return of Awdah Hathaleen's body after he was killed by an Israeli settler.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

'Alligator Alcatraz' Is Worse Than You Realize

Efficiency claims of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' are met with concerns about conditions, treatment of detainees, and management of hunger strikes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Palestinian women on hunger strike to demand body of slain activist

Palestinian women are staging a hunger strike to demand the release of Awdah Hathaleen's body after police restrictions on his burial.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
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fromMission Local
2 months ago

Head of S.F. legal aid nonprofit starts hunger strike protesting budget cuts

"Legal aid is not a luxury, it is a lifeline for many of our residents, especially those in District 10," said Natalie Gee, Supervisor Shamann Walton's aide.
San Francisco
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

245 Days Without Justice: Laila Soueif's Hunger Strike and the Fight to Free Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Laila Soueif's hunger strike highlights government failures to secure justice and uphold human rights for her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Must Laila Soueif die from her hunger strike in London before her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah is released? | Helena Kennedy

Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike endangering her life to secure the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, from Egyptian imprisonment.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike

Laila Soueif remains on hunger strike for her son's freedom despite severe health risks.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Jailed activist's mother says she is prepared to die on hunger strike to free her son

Laila Soueif has declared she is willing to die on hunger strike to secure the release of her son, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, imprisoned in Egypt.
UK news
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike for eight months to demand her son's release from prison, despite the risks to her health.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Stanford protesters enter day 10 of hunger strike calling for divestment

The hunger strike began May 12 with 15 students, faculty and staff pledging to stop eating until the university meets a list of demands, including calling for Stanford to divest from companies linked to Israel's war in Gaza.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Stanford declines to discuss Israeli divestment as hunger strike protestors vow to grow numbers

Stanford University rejects divestment demands amid student hunger strike concerning investments linked to Israel.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

CSU students start indefinite' hunger strike in support of Palestinians

California State University students are on hunger strike supporting Palestinians in Gaza and demanding divestment from companies involved in human rights violations.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker's death

The statue of Bobby Sands honors his sacrifice during the 1981 hunger strike for Irish political recognition.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Occidental students use hunger strike to spotlight Palestinian plight, escalate demands

"The hunger strikers say they were inspired by students at Chapman University in Orange, who launched a similar campaign in April. That strike ended after 10 days with no concessions from their university."
NYC parents
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Mental health
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago

Strike by Kaiser Mental Health Workers Drags on as Talks Resume

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are on a hunger strike to demand better contracts and equity in their workplace.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Mental health workers go on hunger strike, demanding better pay and benefits

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are on a hunger strike to demand better pay and benefits after months of striking.
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