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Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
In Hong Kong, ever since June 2020, the detainees at the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre (#CIC) have been going on hinger strike, protesting the Center’s inhumane treatment, arbitrary detention, poor hygienic condition and failure to provide suitable medical treatment.
The Centre run by the Hong Kong government detains those subject to deportation.
According to the CIC Concern group, on Dec 23, 2020 the court rejected to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus to a 41-year-old Pakistani detainee Ahmed Sani Salman who has entered the 178th day of his hunger strike.
In an open letter, Salman revealed that he has already lost 31kg of hisbody weight, leading to heart disease, organ failure and muscle problems.
The concern group on Dec 26, 2020 said the three remaining hunger strikers have started take in food after they decided to file an appeal to the court.
Still, because of their depleting health they will need to stay in the ward for a week before returning to the regular cells.
At first, there were 28 detainees taking part in the hunger strike, but many had to stop because of poor health.
Among the last three, Shah apologized, “178 days is really too long. I am sorry that we have to stop, but please continue to support is.”
The CIC Concern Group supports the decision, saying they are still on the road to fight for freedom, and urging more public awareness and support.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
In Hong Kong, ever since June 2020, the detainees at the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre (#CIC) have been going on hinger strike, protesting the Center’s inhumane treatment, arbitrary detention, poor hygienic condition and failure to provide suitable medical treatment.
The Centre run by the Hong Kong government detains those subject to deportation.
According to the CIC Concern group, on Dec 23, 2020 the court rejected to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus to a 41-year-old Pakistani detainee Ahmed Sani Salman who has entered the 178th day of his hunger strike.
In an open letter, Salman revealed that he has already lost 31kg of hisbody weight, leading to heart disease, organ failure and muscle problems.
The concern group on Dec 26, 2020 said the three remaining hunger strikers have started take in food after they decided to file an appeal to the court.
Still, because of their depleting health they will need to stay in the ward for a week before returning to the regular cells.
At first, there were 28 detainees taking part in the hunger strike, but many had to stop because of poor health.
Among the last three, Shah apologized, “178 days is really too long. I am sorry that we have to stop, but please continue to support is.”
The CIC Concern Group supports the decision, saying they are still on the road to fight for freedom, and urging more public awareness and support.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
#BoxingDay2020 #HungerStrike