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Bahraini prisoners end hunger strike


Issue 1176 - 15 Sep 2023 | 1 minute read

Inmates at Bahrain's Jau Central Prison halted their hunger strike on the evening of 11 September, amid the deteriorating health of some inmates and a pledge by the authorities to improve conditions within two weeks. More than 800 prisoners had joined the protest, which began on 7 August.

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