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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jessica Coates

Palestine Action activist could die ‘within days’ after starting new thirst strike

A Palestine Action activist is facing imminent death after escalating his protest to a thirst strike, 13 days after resuming a hunger strike.

Muhammed Umer Khalid, who suffers from the rare genetic disorder Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, could die "within hours or days" due to "heightened risks" associated with his condition, according to campaign group Prisoners for Palestine.

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