Venezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released
The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.
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Who are the Palestine Action hunger strikers?
Four activists from the proscribed Palestine Action group in the UK are still on hunger strikes in prison.
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From: Quotable
Bodies of pro-Palestine hunger strikers in UK “reach breaking point”
Pro-Palestine activist, Audrey Corno talks about conditions of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners on hunger strike.
Published On 31 Dec 2025
Pro-Palestine activists target UK Labour offices over hunger strikers
Activists accuse the government of refusing to engage with the detainees’ demands.
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’.
Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro
Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
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Palestine Action: Prison hunger strikes that shaped history
Four Palestine Action members are continuing hunger strikes in the UK, following a protest practice with a long history.
Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest
Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they’ll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
Brazilian Supreme Court says Bolsonaro can leave prison to undergo surgery
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has approved a request for the ex-president to leave prison for hernia treatment.
British police detain Greta Thunberg at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Police arrest three outside insurer of Israeli arms maker Elbit, with Thunberg later released on bail until March.
Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against government
Lawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters’ welfare.
