Cynthia Nixon sparks fury over Gaza support
The "Sex and the City" star announced on Monday that she will be launching a hunger strike as part of a call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
"Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike for Gaza
Nixon, who previously ran for governor of New York in 2018, is among those calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Trevor Reed's Family Says He May Die in Russian Prison Without Biden's Help
Reed, a former U.S. Marine from Texas, has been detained in Russia since 2019 for allegedly endangering the lives of two Moscow police officers.
Trevor Reed, U.S Citizen Jailed in Russia, Starts Hunger Strike
His parents said he began the protest after being placed in solitary confinement and not receiving adequate medical treatment.
Some Cubans Face Up to 30 Years in Prison for Involvement in July Protests
Cuba's government has been conducting trials of protesters arrested in July and giving sentences that rights groups say are disproportionate to their actions.
Palestinian Prisoner Ends Hunger Strike, Israel Says It Will Release Him
Hisham Abu Hawash is being held under "administrative detention," which is a contentious measure Israel says is a security necessity.
Tourist Imprisoned in Iran Begins Hunger Strike After Denied Christmas Call
Blandine Brière said that her brother, Benjamin Brière, wants to "protest…and therefore put his health at risk to move things forward."
Trevor Reed, Ex-U.S. Marine Imprisoned in Russia, Goes on Hunger Strike
The Texas man was jailed for nine years on charges of assaulting police officers in Moscow in 2019.
Migrants Stitching Lips Together, Part of Hunger Strike to Stay in Belgium
Hundreds of migrants went on a hunger strike in Belgium to pressure the government, some going so far as the stitch their lips together.
Alexei Navalny Must Stay in Russian Prison Despite Allegations of Torture
Navalny said he was wakened by guards every hour of the night during his stay at the penal colony so they could film him and report his presence at the prison to officially verify his location.
Everything Alexei Navalny Has Said About Ending His Hunger Strike
The Russian opposition leader said he is ending his 24-day hunger strike in prison after citing "tremendous progress" from the protest and noting that his health was in serious decline.
Alexei Navalny: Guard Threatened Straitjacket in Order to Force-Feed Him
As Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, 44, sits in prison amid an ongoing hunger strike, he used his Instagram account to say that he has been threatened with a straitjacket to be force-fed on Friday.
Guards Try to Break Navalny's Hunger Strike By Roasting Chicken Near Him
Amid concerns over his health in prison, the opposition leader posted on Instagram obstacles to his hunger strike.
Multiple Protesters Hit By Vehicle During Manhattan BLM Demonstration
It's unclear why the driver hit them, how many people were hit, the extent of their injuries or whether the driver will face any charges.
Poor Dining Hall Conditions Prompt Hunger Strike at the Citadel
An apparent infestation of rodents and other poor conditions have prompted cadets at the Citadel, the famed military academy in South Carolina, to go on a hunger strike.
Alabama Inmates on Hunger Strike to Protest Solitary
The attorney for the eight men said it seemed as if the prison was removing activist inmates from the general population.
Robert Earl Council Transferred During Hunger Strike
"I suspect that he will wear down physically more quickly than he will wear down mentally."
Asylum Seekers at U.S. Border Begin Hunger Strike
"What the police are doing is unfair. The truth is we are fighting for our rights," Honduran asylum seeker Gerson Madrid said.
Ethel Kennedy, 90, Joins Immigration Hunger Strike
Ethel Kennedy, who has been an activist for social causes since her husband's assassination in 1968, has agreed to join 38 other Kennedy family members in the 24-day hunger strike.
Priest Goes on Hunger Strike for DACA
"I can't have any direct say in decisions that are going to be made, but this is one thing I can do," the Reverand Gary Graf told Newsweek.
DREAM Act: Seven Jailed Immigrants Go on Hunger Strike
They haven't eaten anything since being arrested at a sit-in on Friday, their supporters claim.
Israel Posts Vid of Barghouti 'Eating on Hunger Strike'
Palestinians claim the video showing the figurehead eating a snack is a decade old.
Israel Risks a Brutal Intifada Over Marwan Barghouti
Israel may think it has a good reason to let Barghouti die but it is unlikely to cope with the aftermath.
Calais 'Jungle' Refugee Teenagers Launch Hunger Strike
The minors are worried that transfers to the U.K. have ceased.
Anonymous Hacker Indicted as Hunger Strike Continues
Martin Gottesfeld has lost 16.5 pounds since starting his hunger strike on October 3.
Anonymous Hacker Begins Second Week of Hunger Strike
Martin Gottesfeld's prison hunger strike relates to child torture claims.
World's Longest Hunger Strike Comes To An End
Irom Sharmila had her first taste of food since beginning her fast in 2000 on Tuesday.
Three Palestinians Shot Dead After Attacks on Israelis
The Palestinians carried out gun and car-ramming attacks near the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Arba.
Saudi Blogger's Health Deteriorating, Says Wife
Raif Badawi has been on hunger strike for 24 days.