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hunger strike
Wife of Former Chinese Diplomat on Hunger Strike After Being Imprisoned for Her Belief: Report
The 66-year-old was sentenced to prison for a year and eight months after a closed-door trial the same day she was detained.
Palestinian on Hunger Strike in Israel in Critical Condition
The condition of a Palestinian journalist on a 48-day hunger strike in an Israeli jail is deteriorating, the man’s wife and a Palestinian official said Monday
Israel Passes Law Sanctioning Force-Feeding Prisoners
Israel’s parliament passed a contentious law on Thursday that would permit the force-feeding of inmates on hunger strike, eliciting harsh criticism over the practice
Palestinian to End 55-day Hunger Strike and Will Be Released
A Palestinian held without charges by Israel for the past year is ending a 55-day hunger strike and in exchange will be released in two weeks
Hong Kong’s Top Leader Unmoved by Student Hunger Strike
Don’t expect the Hong Kong government to give in, CE Leung Chun-ying tells student protesters.
Chinese Lawyer Passes ‘Annual Assessment’ Through Hunger Strike
A Chinese lawyer successfully defended his right to practice law by going on a hunger strike.
Canadian MPs Call for Release of Chinese Prisoner
Two Members of Parliament in Canada have made a public and forceful call for the Chinese authorities to release a Falun Gong practitioner who has been on a hunger strike for over a month.
