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Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee

Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee

Summary

Police arrested many people during a protest outside a prison in London. The protest supported Umer Khalid, who is on a hunger strike and also refusing water. Khalid's actions are linked to charges involving Palestine Action, which the British government labels as a 'terrorist' group.

Key Facts

  • The arrests took place outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a prison in London.
  • The protest was in support of Umer Khalid, who is on a hunger strike.
  • Khalid is refusing both food and water.
  • Khalid faces charges related to Palestine Action.
  • The British government considers Palestine Action a 'terrorist' group.
  • Palestine Action rejects the 'terrorist' label given by the British government.

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