Prisoner on hunger strike for 65 days reports health decline

Heba Muraisi, a 31-year-old on remand for her alleged involvement in a Palestine Action raid, is nearing 66 days on hunger strike at HMP New Hall, struggling with severe health issues including difficulty breathing and concentration. This protest, one of the largest in the UK since 1981, reflects her demands for improved prison conditions and a fair trial. Muraisi has expressed feelings of terror and deterioration while relying on love and solidarity for strength. Despite her family’s mixed support for her hunger strike, she remains resolute in her cause.

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