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Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food
Eight Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike demand end to UK's weapons support for Israel, de-proscription of their group, better treatment, and immediate bail after prolonged detention.
- Last week, supporters and NHS doctors protested outside HMP Bronzefield demanding an ambulance for Qesser Zuhrah, while Amu Gib, 30, and Kamran Ahmed, 28, were hospitalised after refusing food.
- Proscription of Palestine Action and contested prison treatment prompted the Filton 24 to refuse food starting November 2, with seven prisoners hospitalised since then.
- Doctors at the scene say police grabbed and dragged medical staff, with Olivia Brandon losing consciousness and later undergoing a CT scan, while Ayo Moiett was arrested after demanding an ambulance.
- A legal firm representing the hunger strikers has sent a pre-action letter to Justice Secretary David Lammy demanding a response within 24 hours, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Prisons minister Lord Timpson say procedures are being followed and will not meet the prisoners.
- The group's banning has prompted solidarity protests abroad while far-right marchers shouted death chants and Dr James Smith warned activists are dying, drawing comparisons to the 1981 strike.
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The Independent (US)Palestine Action hunger strikers begin legal action against Government
Several hunger strikers have been taken to hospital in recent days
·London, United Kingdom
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LONDON. Activists from the terrorist organization Palestine Action have refused to eat for more than 40 days. The risk is increasing that they will die before trial.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Kamran Ahmed, 28, and Amu Gib, 30, are among the six detainees protesting in five prisons against the UK's complicity in war crimes in Gaza.
I'm in protective custody and three have been taken to the hospital: it's becoming a problem for the Labour government of Keir Starmer
·Italy
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