hunger strike
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t until he went on a hunger strike that his right to legal representation was granted.
From Los Angeles Times
He went on hunger strike this March while behind bars and was later released after being pardoned by Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.
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
Since the hunger strike began on 2 November, a total of seven prisoners have been taken to hospital.
From BBC
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