Palestine Action linked hunger-strikers at risk of death, UN warns

United Nations human rights experts have warned the UK government that eight pro-Palestine activists on a hunger strike are at critical risk of organ failure and death. The detainees, linked to the group Palestine Action, are being held on remand for alleged involvement in break-ins at factories owned by the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems. The UN experts described the hunger strike as a "measure of last resort" and urged British authorities to protect the lives and rights of the detainees, citing reports of delayed medical care. The activists' demands include immediate bail, the right to a fair trial, and the de-proscription of Palestine Action.