Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Guantanamo Hunger Strike Numbers Rise



More Prisoners Join Guantanamo Bay Hunger Strike -- BBC

Seven prisoners have joined a hunger strike at the US detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, bringing the total number to 52, US military officials have said.

Fifteen of the protesters are being force fed, and three of them are being observed in hospital.

Human rights groups say prisoners are frustrated with the military's failure to decide their future.

The US is currently holding 166 men at the facility, most without charge.

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More News On the Rise Of Guantanamo Hunger Strikers

US says Guantanamo hunger strike on the rise -- AP
Guantanamo Hunger Strike Numbers Continue To Rise -- Huffington Post
Gitmo hunger strike on rise, 15 prisoners force-fed -- RT
It’s Forced Feeding vs. Scotch-Tape Batons as Gitmo Detainees Continue Hunger Strike -- Danger Room
Gitmo Detainees Claim Hunger Strike Abuses; Blocked from Meeting Lawyers, Defense Says -- US News and World Report
Officials Describe Chaos at Guantánamo in Weeks That Preceded Raid on Prison -- New York Times
Hunger Strikes put Guantanamo in spotlight -- AL Jazeera

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