Hunger Strike
latest news & developments
Free Kizza Besigye and give democracy in Uganda a chance
The veteran politician was abducted in Kenya, apparently by Ugandan intelligence officers
Senegalese migrants on hunger strike in Western Sahara after Moroccan navy interception
North African countries are arresting black people they suspect are headed to Europe, and abandoning them in ‘desert dumps’
The Trump administration keeps targeting African immigrants
Cameroonians are caught between a vicious civil war at home and brutal detention and deportation measures in the countries they flee to
Morocco damages itself by stifling criticism
The country often turns to the courts when it doesn’t like what critics say, and this has a chilling effect on varsity research and the public media.
SAHRC invited to set up shop in Lindela
Following numerous reports of abuse, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has asked the organisation to establish an office at the centre.
Deep Read: The power of the hunger strike
The digital age offers a new global platform for this ancient form of protest to change the world, writes Stefan Simanowitz.
Israel red-carded over detention orders
A former member of the Palestinian national football team remains on hunger strike over his imprisonment by Israel without charge, or trial.
Wits protest turns into full-blown hunger strike
A protest by a group of students over the dismissal of 17 chefs at Wits University has culminated in an indefinite hunger strike.
Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails to go on hunger strike
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will embark on hunger strikes this week to draw attention to imprisonment without charge.
Bahrain activist moved to hospital after hunger strike
A jailed Bahraini activist who has been on hunger strike for 58 days was moved to a hospital and fed intravenously after his health deteriorated.
Indian hunger striker goes on fast to end corruption
Indian activist Anna Hazare, whose hunger strike in August attracted public support, held a one-day fast demanding government to tackle corruption.
Thousands gather as India graft impasse shows signs of thaw
Thousands have gathered to support an anti-corruption social activist who has galvanized India against the government through a hunger strike.
India protests surge as anti-corruption activist fasts
Protests have swelled across India in support of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, and the government seems unable to end the standoff.
Baviaanspoort prisoners embark on hunger strike
About 900 prisoners have embarked on a hunger strike at the Baviaanspoort medium security prison outside Pretoria, a rights group said.
Kroonstad prisoners embark on hunger strike
Sixteen awaiting-trial prisoners have embarked on a hunger strike at a Kroonstad prison, the Department of Correctional Services said on Thursday.