Summary
People in Belfast, Northern Ireland gathered to show support for Palestinian activists on hunger strike in British prisons. These activists are protesting their detention while awaiting trial for alleged involvement in activities against Elbit Systems and a Royal Air Force base. The hunger strike has gained international attention, drawing parallels to the 1981 Irish hunger strikes.
Key Facts
- Hundreds in Belfast supported Palestinian activists on hunger strike in British prisons.
- The activists are involved with Palestine Action, a group banned in the UK under anti-terrorism laws.
- The hunger strike has been described as the largest in Britain since the 1981 Irish hunger strikes.
- The activists are protesting conditions in prison, denial of fair trial, and are demanding bail.
- They face charges related to alleged break-ins and damage to military and corporate properties.
- Four activists are prominent on hunger strike: Heba Muraisi, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, and Lewie Chiaramello.
- The 1981 hunger strikes in Northern Ireland, where 10 men died, inspire the current protests.
