Hunger strikers close to death

[sasha031]

DESPITE force feeding by the American military, several hunger strikers at Guantanamo Bay may be close to death, according to lawyers acting for the detainees.
The condition of two emaciated Yemeni hunger strikers who have been refusing solid food since August is causing particular concern. There are also fears for the life of a hospitalised Saudi prisoner.



The wife of a British resident and hunger striker, Shaker Aamer, visited the Commons last week to appeal to MPs for help. Aamer’s wife, 31, who lives in London with her four children and has asked for her name to be withheld, said: “This is the time to do something. My husband is not going to last.”

Aamer has been on hunger strike since November 2. Although he has lost weight, he is stronger than some other prisoners taking part in the protest at their detention without trial.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2003828,00.html

[babylonsister]

1. And let me guess; there are no charges against them.

This is SO fucked up!

[FreedomAngel82]

5. From what I've read/heard

none of them have had charges against them or been tried.

[sasha031]

2. how I loath the US MSM

this like everything else gets no coverage, :argh:

[mom cat]

3. They are paid by the mob....

[babylonsister]

4. Really? Nom?! nt

[babylonsister]

6. mom cat, how/what do you know? nt

[mom cat]

7. The Bush Crime Family IS the MOB!

International asassins' illegal drugs, cooked books Trillions "missing" from the pentagon, bought legislatures, vote fraud...What else would you call it!