hunger strike

Example Sentences

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“At the same time, a lot of them could be putting their own lives at risk if they stay on a hunger strike too long.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They began a hunger strike shortly after their communications with the outside world were cut.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Since the start of the detainees strike, the Department of Homeland Security has denied there’s an ongoing hunger strike.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Protesters clashed with US law enforcement outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey, a top US official said Friday, after inmates inside staged a hunger strike over conditions.

From Barron's • May 29, 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