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Activists' 56-Day Hunger Strike Sparks Outcry Over Prison Conditions

12/28/2025

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Four activists, including Heba Muraisi and Teuta Hoxha, have been on a hunger strike for 56 days in UK prisons, protesting their detention related to alleged break-ins supporting Palestine Action.
Muraisi has lost her ability to speak, while Hoxha cannot stand without fainting.
Lawyers warn that the strikers face potential death and have initiated legal action against the government for neglecting prison safety policies.
The Ministry of Justice denies allegations of mistreatment, while the activists demand better treatment and communication with the British government.
Their trial is scheduled for May 2026.

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Story summary

Four activists, including Heba Muraisi and Teuta Hoxha, have been on a hunger strike for 56 days in UK prisons, protesting their detention related to alleged break-ins supporting Palestine Action.
Muraisi has lost her ability to speak, while Hoxha cannot stand without fainting.
Lawyers warn that the strikers face potential death and have initiated legal action against the government for neglecting prison safety policies.
The Ministry of Justice denies allegations of mistreatment, while the activists demand better treatment and communication with the British government.
Their trial is scheduled for May 2026.