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Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strikeNews

Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strike

At least 73 people estimated to have joined protest against prolonged detention and Folkston facility’s ‘violations’ A group of people detained inside a privately-run Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) jail in Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike this week to protest against their prolonged detention and the facility’s conditions, according to advocates and family members. Advocates estimate at least 73 detained immigrants are participating in the hunger strike inside the Folkston D Ray James ICE processing center in south-east Georgia. The Folkston facility, a former state pris

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United States
The Guardian•Oct 7, 2026
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 daysNews

‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days

The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.

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Middle East
Al Jazeera•Sep 30, 2026
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’News

Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’

Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.

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Middle East
Al Jazeera•Sep 24, 2026

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