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Belfast rallies for Palestine hunger strikers as memories of 1981 return

For many in Belfast, the Palestine Action hunger strikes in jail are a reminder of what Irish endured 44 years ago.
Opinion

'We must not replicate Thatcher's cruelty by letting Palestine hunger strikers die'

As six unconvicted Palestine Action prisoners enter the deadly phase of the UK's longest hunger strike in decades, columnist Aimee Walsh argues Labour must break its silence to save lives ...

Palestine hunger strike hits 'point of no return' as Ministry of Justice slams staff risk

Six individuals awaiting trial have reached day 46 of a hunger strike. As health risks mount, the Ministry of Justice has condemned the protest’s escalation for putting prison staff and security at ri ...

What happens to your body when you go on a hunger strike?

Some Palestine Action protesters are now past day 50 of their hunger strikes, and 'something tragic' could happen at any time, a doctor said.
Irish Central

On This Day: IRA prisioner Bobby Sands died after 66 days on hunger strike

On May 5, 1981, Bobby Sands, an Irish Republican Army (IRA) prisoner in Long Kesh, died after 66 days on hunger strike. His death, along with those of nine other hunger strikers, sent shockwaves ...

Hunger strikers on day 54 of protest 'losing ability to speak and stand'

PALESTINE Action protesters on hunger strike in prison are "losing the ability to speak and stand", according to Prisoners ...