Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers

BBC NewsWednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:50:02 PM
Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers
  • Eight remand prisoners associated with Palestine Action have initiated a hunger strike, demanding an urgent meeting with government ministers. Their lawyers have warned that the prisoners could face life-threatening conditions while awaiting trial, highlighting the severity of their protest against their detention.
  • This hunger strike underscores the escalating tensions surrounding Palestine Action, particularly as the group faces legal challenges and public scrutiny regarding its classification as a terrorist organization under UK law.
  • The situation reflects broader debates about civil rights, state responses to activism, and the implications of labeling groups as terrorist organizations, drawing parallels to historical movements advocating for social justice.
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