Tamil political prisoners continue hunger-strike despite 2 stopping

Two of the 14 Tamil political prisoners that launched a hunger strike demanding their release have ended their fast, reports Adaderana.lk

The two Tamil prisoners, who were detained under Sri Lanka’s draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), started their strike in Anuradhapura Prison last week.

On Thursday 3 other political prisoners were admitted to hospital after fainting.

The remaining Tamil political prisoners continue their hunger strike.

Hunger striking Tamil political prisoners admitted to prison hospital (26 Feb 2016)

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