Palestine Action hunger strikes: What are their demands?
Summary
Six prisoners in the UK, linked to the banned group Palestine Action, are on a hunger strike. They are protesting their treatment and charges related to break-ins at sites connected to an Israeli weapons manufacturer. Their demands include better trial conditions, ending censorship, and shutting down a specific defense company.Key Facts
- Six prisoners on remand have started a hunger strike in the UK.
- They are linked to the group Palestine Action, classified as a 'terrorist' organization.
- The prisoners are accused of break-ins at a UK factory and a military base, leading to criminal charges.
- They have been held for over a year, surpassing the UK’s six-month pre-trial detention limit.
- The protesters demand immediate bail, a fair trial, and to end censorship of their communications.
- Two hunger strikers were hospitalized due to their health condition.
- The protesters want the group Palestine Action to be legalized and a defense company shut down.
- The prisoners claim they are protesting to show solidarity with Palestinians affected by conflict.
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