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Eight Prisoners on Hunger Strike Face Critical Health Risks

12/16/2025

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Eight prisoners associated with Palestine Action are on hunger strike in UK prisons, with five hospitalized due to deteriorating health.
Kamran Ahmed, a remand prisoner, has lost significant weight and shows dangerously high ketone levels.
His family reports a lack of communication from prison officials about his condition.
Medical experts warn the situation is critical, with a high death risk as the strikers near 40 days without food.

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Eight prisoners associated with Palestine Action are on hunger strike in UK prisons, with five hospitalized due to deteriorating health.
Kamran Ahmed, a remand prisoner, has lost significant weight and shows dangerously high ketone levels.
His family reports a lack of communication from prison officials about his condition.
Medical experts warn the situation is critical, with a high death risk as the strikers near 40 days without food.