Hunger Strike

Morocco damages itself by stifling criticism

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Dec 2015

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

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Oct 2014

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

Article Stefan Simanowitz - 13 Jul 2012

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Jun 2012

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 May 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Apr 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2012

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Dec 2011

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

Article Alistair Scrutton - 20 Aug 2011

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

Article Alistair Scrutton - 17 Aug 2011

Protests have swelled across India in support of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, and the government seems unable to end the standoff.

The hunger strike has ended

Article Gavin Evans - 21 Apr 1989

The nine-week-old detainees hunger strike has ended.

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

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