detainee

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Protesters on Sunday also demanded the release of detainees.

From Barron's

A fourth remand detainee awaiting trial for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after more than 50 days.

From BBC

Some of the eight detainees who went on hunger strike had been charged over that incident.

From Barron's

That afternoon, he said, he was transported to Santa Ana, where 25 detainees shared a room.

From Los Angeles Times

A third remand detainee awaiting trial for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has stopped a lengthy hunger strike, according to a letter sent to the government.

From BBC