Hunger strikes
Turkish educators on hunger strike at risk of death: Ankara Chamber of Doctors
The two jailed Turkish educators who are on hunger strike in protest at their dismissal through state of emergency decrees are at risk of death, Ankara Chamber of Doctors head Prof. Dr. Vedat Bulut has said.
French journalist held in Turkey on hunger strike: Press freedom group
A Frenchjournalist held in Turkey for over two weeks has begun a hunger strike to protest his detention, press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on May 23.
Hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner in coma: Lawyer
A Palestinian held by Israel without trial has slipped into a coma after a nearly two-month hunger strike, his lawyer said on August 14.
"I was informed yesterday evening by the (Israeli) hospital where he is being held that he had fallen into a coma," Jamil al-Khatib, the attorney of detainee Mohammed Allan, told AFP.
Justice Ministry "to help Ivanovic as much as possible"
The extension of detention for Oliver Ivanovic - who has embarked on a hunger strike - is "scandalous," Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic said on Friday.