Guantanamo: '52 won't eat'
2005-07-21 18:11
Washington - Fifty-two prisoners at the US Guantanamo Bay terrorism suspects' camp in Cuba have launched a hunger strike, apparently in protest at their detention, military authorities said on Thursday.
Joint Task Force Guantanamo, which is in charge of the camp, said the 52 prisoners had so far refused at least nine consecutive meals.
"Indications are that this is a temporary effort by some detainees to protest their continued detention," said a Joint Task Force statement.
Prisoners who refused food were being treated with intravenous drips, and oral rehydration solutions including energy drinks, water and oral nutritional supplements, the statement said.
"All are monitored by medical professionals and have their vital signs checked daily. They continue to be offered food and water."
- AFP