Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Summary
Two British activists, Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, linked to the group Palestine Action, are on a prolonged hunger strike in prison. They are protesting their detention and demanding bail, a fair trial, and the removal of Palestine Action from the UK's list of terrorist organizations. Both have experienced significant health issues due to their refusal to eat.Key Facts
- Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed are on a hunger strike in a UK prison.
- Muraisi has not eaten for 67 days; Ahmed for 60 days.
- They are protesting against their detention after being accused of breaking into sites linked to the Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems.
- Their demands include bail, a fair trial, and the de-listing of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
- Muraisi has been hospitalized three times, suffering from severe health issues including muscle spasms and low white blood cell counts.
- Ahmed experiences chest pains, low heart rate, and has lost hearing in one ear.
- The group’s lawyers seek a meeting with UK officials to discuss the prisoners' welfare.
- The UK government has stated that hunger strikes are not uncommon in prisons and current policies are being followed.
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