hunger strike

Example Sentences

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But she added that Panahi, "who wrote this script in prison in Iran, who went on hunger strike," has highlighted "space... for reconciliation with his executioner."

From Barron's

The Narges Foundation, which supports her, described the hearing on Saturday as a "sham" and explained she had begun a hunger strike on 2 February.

From BBC

They are building demands around the issue and others, using picket lines and hunger strikes to help persuade Kaiser to use the powerful technology responsibly.

From Los Angeles Times

Last February, Besigye was also reported critically ill after he went on hunger strike demanding justice.

From BBC

Besigye was briefly admitted to hospital in February last year following a hunger strike.

From Barron's