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Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke vows to go on hunger strike in order to prompt the Government into taking action regarding the current homelessness crisis

April 13, 2017 Michael McKeowen 0

The former Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke has made a vow during a live radio broadcast that he will go on hunger strike if the current homeless crisis in Dublin and around the country …

Ibrahim Halawa tells family he will fast until he can return to Ireland.

June 11, 2015 Note Nots 0

The teenager is currently being held in an Egyptian prison, on trial with around 420 others. He was put on trial after a confrontation with security when Muslim Brotherhood president Mohamed Morsi was ousted from power. He …

Hunger striking prisoner’s choice should be respected – rules High Court judge.

April 1, 2015 Note Nots 0

The decision of a hunger striking prisoner to reject food and medical aid should be respected by the state and authorities at the prison, Ms Justice Marie Baker has ruled. She states the choice “which if …