Palestinian detainees launch hunger strike against administrative detention
Some of the detainees have been on strike for more than 50 days demanding an end to their illegal administrative detention without charge or trial by the state of Israel
Uruguayan gas workers begin an indefinite general strike
The strike has been called in solidarity with the gas workers of MontevideoGas company and against the Brazilian state owned company Petrobras.
Thousands of Uruguayan workers mobilize during partial general strike
The Uruguayan trade unions called for a partial general strike in solidarity with the gas workers of the MontevideoGas, who have been on a hunger strike since April 30.
Kurdish hunger striker Zülküf Gezen takes his life, police attack funeral
Thousands of Kurdish leaders and militants have been on a hunger strike to demand an end to the isolation of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, incarcerated on the Imrali island prison for the past 20 years
After 26 days, Brazilian activists end hunger strike, point out victories
During solidarity rally on Saturday, protesters say struggle continues
Hunger striker Jaime Amorim expresses confidence in struggle against coup in Brazil
Activist says the support they receive from people all over the country gives them the energy to keep going
Visitors and support keep Brazilian hunger strikers strong after 20 days of protest
Members of parliament, activists, and students express their solidarity with Brazilian protesters
- Workers of Indian state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. go on indefinite strike
- Lithuanians campaign for release of leftist leader Algirdas Paleckis
- Hearings begin on petitions against Trump’s permit for Keystone XL pipeline
- Workers’ Party calls for boycott of second round of Tunisian presidential elections
- Norwegian workers protest implementation of EU’s 4th railway regulations package
