Estonia celebrates its first beatification ceremony in historic moment for Catholic community
More about this topic
Brussels announces 'breakthrough' on migrants' hunger strike
A number of migrants on hunger strike since May 23 were wheeled out of the Church of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday after the deal was announced.
Navalny should be 'evacuated for urgent medical treatment abroad'
United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm at the deteriorating health of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who doctors have warned he "could die at any moment".
French MEP goes on hunger strike over 'ridiculous' EU budget
Talks over the EU's trillion-euro coronavirus recovery, which includes the EU budget, have been deadlocked between MEPs and the European Council over issues including the total amount, and the various cuts to EU policies.
Euroviews. The enduring power of the hunger strike ǀ View
In 2009, some friends came up with a campaigning idea so terrifying that we immediately put it on a shelf where it remained for a decade gathering dust. The idea was to use digital tools and social media to harness the power of the hunger strike on a massive scale.
ADVERTISEMENT
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British woman jailed by Iran on spy charges, has begun a new hunger strike at Tehran’s Evin prison.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to go on hunger strike in Iran jail
The British-Iranian national, jailed in Tehran for spying, claims she has been denied medical treatment.
Protesters detained in Turkey as part of government's widening crackdown
Turkish police detained 47 protesters in capital Ankara on Sunday (July 23) demonstrating in support of two teachers arrested for going on a hunger strike
West Bank clashes
Palestinians clashed with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank on Friday (May 19) during demonstrations in support of Palestinian inmates on hunger strike in Israeli…
Turkish hunger strikers protest post-coup purge
An academic and a primary school teacher have been on hunger strike for over two months - they want their jobs back.
Israel accuses Barghouti of breaking hunger strike
Israel claims Barghouti has broken his hunger strike
Palestine shuts up shop to support hunger-striking prisoners
Protests across the West Bank and Gaza are designed to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails.
Israel rejects negotiations with jailed Palestinian hunger strikers
The Public Security Minister announced that field hospitals would be set up to treat those requiring medical aid during the strike, including force-feedings.
Inmates begin hunger strike on Palestinian Prisoners' Day
Palestinians march on Prisoners' Day in solidarity with an open-ended hunger strike by inmates in Israel.
#SaveArash: Hunger strike by Iran activist tops Twitter trending
A jailed Iranian activist on hunger strike in protest at the detention of his writer wife has taken social media by storm.
World's longest hunger-strike ends with honey
One of India's most-prominent political activists has ended her 16-year hunger strike. Licking honey from her hand, Irom Sharmila declared "I will never forget this moment."
Venezuelans protest as the country suffers hyperinflation, power cuts, and "food shortages"
Demonstrators marched on the presidential palace in Caracas as Venezuelans become increasingly frustrated at the country's worsening economic crisis
Angola activists' situation 'worrying,' says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has described the situation of 15 activists detained in Angola as “worrying.” The group is on hunger strike. Among them is
Palestinian journalist reportedly agrees to end hunger strike in Israel
It's reported Mohammed al-Qiq, who was detained by Israel in November, has agreed to end a three-month hunger strike.
Angola: 'Rebel' Luaty Beirão ends hunger strike
Popular Angolan rapper Luaty Beirão has ended a hunger strike which he began on September 21, 2015. He is due to go on trial in mid-November, accused
Detained Angolan rapper blames president for his hunger strike
The Angolan rapper and activist Luaty Beirao who has been on hunger strike since September 21 in protest at his arrest is said to be deteriorating