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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Palestinian Action hunger striker ‘deteriorating’ after losing 10kg in 69-day starvation protest

A Palestinian Action protester is “deteriorating” after nearly 70 days on a hunger strike while in prison awaiting trial, her friends have warned.

Heba Muraisi, 31, is struggling to breathe and suffering from headaches and lightheadedness after turning down food while being held at HMP New Hall in Yorkshire over alleged break-ins on behalf of the group.

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