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An urgent appeal to save the lives of Palestine Action hunger strikers

An urgent appeal to save the lives of Palestine Action hunger strikers

Summary

A group of former hunger strikers from various regions urges the UK government to address the plight of current hunger strikers in British prisons linked to Palestine Action. These individuals are held without trial and are protesting against actions supporting Israeli policies in Palestine. The appeal calls for urgent government intervention to preserve the prisoners' lives.

Key Facts

  • A group of former hunger strikers from Palestine, Ireland, and Guantánamo Bay is appealing to the UK government.
  • Current hunger strikers in British prisons are part of Palestine Action and are held without trial.
  • Some prisoners have been on remand for over a year and may not face trial for another two years.
  • The UK government is accused of using the term "terror" to influence public perception against the prisoners.
  • The hunger strikers oppose Israeli policies and practices in Palestine.
  • The appeal demands an urgent meeting with UK officials and immediate bail for the prisoners.
  • The strikers are protesting against what they see as the UK government's support for Israel's alleged human rights abuses.
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