Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD)
Bahraini prisoners suspend hunger strike after assurances from authorities
Prisoners had launched a mass hunger strike 36 days ago to protest against restrictive measures and rights violations such as solitary confinement, restrictions on visiting rights, and poor health facilities. Reports say over 800 prisoners were part of the protests
Hundreds of prisoners in Bahrain on hunger strike to protest poor prison conditions
This is the largest ever hunger strike in the country’s history and is being supported by common Bahrainis who have been staging protests in solidarity with the striking prisoners