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hunger strike

NOUN
fasting for a cause
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The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

She worked at state television for more than a decade until her contract was ended after she staged a hunger strike in protest.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Sen. Kim, who had visited the facility after hearing about the hunger strike, was among those caught in the chemical irritant.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

A group of immigrants at a detention facility in Southern California launched a hunger strike this week to protest inhumane conditions, according to a coalition of immigrant rights groups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

We learned that they had embarked on a hunger strike to protest their isolation, and we immediately decided to join in.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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