Hunger Strikes Have Long Served as a Tool of Nonviolent Protest
WEBMay 2, 2023 · Despite these objections, the U.S. military has force-fed prisoners on hunger strikes at Guantánamo Bay, saying that it had no other choice but to keep them alive, and none have starved.
RG Kar case: Protesting doctors begin hunger strike against …
WEB30 minutes ago · Junior doctors in Kolkata initiated a hunger strike, demanding improved hospital security, 24-hour protection for healthcare workers, and an investigation into corruption. Triggered by recent violent incidents and inadequate safety measures, they threaten to continue protests until substantial government action is taken.
Hunger Strikes - The New York Times
WEBIn a kingdom that crushed an Arab Spring uprising more than a decade ago, prisoners are now on hunger strike to demand better conditions, fueling protests in support of their cause.
Federal Prisoners in Florida Launch Hunger Strike to Protest …
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Prisoners in Florida at the largest federal prison complex in the United States say they launched a hunger strike Sunday to demand external intervention to address health and safety violations...
Connecticut prison inmates on hunger strike - CT Insider
WEB4 days ago · Ward met separately over the weekend with Jacky Robinson and Cornel Myers, who have been on a hunger strike since Sept. 15, to hear their concerns. The two are protesting conditions at Connecticut prisons, including what they say are substandard mental and medical health services, constant lockdowns and an unhealthy diet.
Advocates launch hunger strikes, hold events throughout US ... - ABC News
WEBJan 15, 2022 · Un-PAC, a nonpartisan organization with a current mission is to get The Freedom to Vote Act passed, has restarted its hunger strike from last month and currently has members and allies protesting outside the U.S. Capitol.
Palestinians freed after hunger strikes have lifelong damage
WEBDec 10, 2021 · Lengthy hunger strikes draw international attention and stoke protests in the occupied territories, putting pressure on Israel to meet the prisoners’ demands. The death of a hunger striker in custody would likely spark wider unrest and demonstrations among Palestinians.
Hunger strike at White House: Protestors confront Joe Manchin - CNN
WEBOct 27, 2021 · CNN — Five young climate activists are on their seventh day of a hunger strike outside the White House, to demand government action on climate to match the severity of the crisis. Kidus Girma,...
Hunger strike, raids, arrests across US as campus protests rage: Live
WEBMay 3, 2024 · NEW YORK - Arrests piled up at several colleges, 14 Princeton University students launched a hunger strike, and police raided an NYU encampment Friday in the latest battles on college campuses...
Hunger strikes | AP News
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Two Palestinian hunger strikers, including one who went without food for 131 days, on Monday suspended their strikes against Israel’s controversial policy of detaining them without charge after reaching a deal that will allow them to go free in the coming months, a prisoner rights group said.