Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food
Summary
Three British activists are on an extended hunger strike to protest their imprisonment and demand fair trials. They aim to highlight their case against being labeled a "terrorist organization" and call for the closure of certain defense company sites in the UK. The activists have refused food for over 70 days, bringing international attention to their cause and the dangers of prolonged hunger.Key Facts
- Three activists from the group Palestine Action are on a hunger strike, refusing food for over 70 days.
- They seek bail, fair trials, and the revocation of their group's terrorist designation by the UK government.
- The activists are held due to alleged actions against a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company.
- Five out of eight protesters have stopped their strikes due to health concerns.
- Hunger strikes are intended to draw attention to causes by exerting moral pressure and often bring international focus.
- Prolonged hunger strikes can severely damage the body, weakening the immune system and leading to potential death.
- United Nations experts stress that authorities must ensure proper medical care for hunger strikers and not retaliate against them.
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