Summary
A pro-Palestine activist named Umer Khalid has been on a hunger strike in a UK prison for 13 days and plans to stop drinking any fluids. Khalid is protesting for immediate bail, better prison conditions, and an inquiry into British involvement in Gaza. He is one of several activists linked to incidents at a UK airbase involving Palestine Action, a group the government has labeled a "terrorist" organization.
Key Facts
- Umer Khalid is a pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike in a UK prison.
- He plans to start refusing fluids on top of his 13-day hunger strike.
- Khalid's demands include immediate bail, better prison conditions, and an inquiry into British involvement in Gaza.
- Khalid and his group, Palestine Action, are accused of breaking into RAF Brize Norton airbase and causing damage.
- The UK government considers Palestine Action a "terrorist" organization due to past activities.
- The hunger strike by Khalid and other activists is meant to draw attention to their cause and demands.
- Three other activists recently ended their hunger strikes, claiming some level of success in their goals.
