UK hunger striker Heba Muraisi: ‘I think about how or when I could die’
Summary
Heba Muraisi, an activist associated with Palestine Action, has been on a hunger strike for 72 days while imprisoned in the UK. She was arrested for alleged involvement in a break-in at a defense firm's subsidiary. The number of hunger strikers in this protest is reported to be one of the largest in the UK since 1981.Key Facts
- Heba Muraisi has refused food for 72 days while in prison.
- She was arrested in November 2024, accused of a break-in at an Israeli defense firm's UK branch.
- Muraisi might stay in prison for more than 18 months before her trial, beyond the usual UK pre-trial time limit.
- The hunger strike involves eight activists, with four currently refusing food, including Kamran Ahmed.
- Doctors indicate Muraisi and Ahmed are at risk of severe health damage or death.
- The protesters demand bail, a fair trial, and removal of Palestine Action from a list banning it.
- The protest is described as the largest coordinated hunger strike in the UK since 1981.
- Muraisi has experienced severe health issues, including muscle spasms and hospital admissions.
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