Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Further information: Footballer's hunger strike continues: Mahmoud al-Sarsak

Index Number: MDE 15/028/2012
Date Published: 18 May 2012
Categories: Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories

The health of Palestinian footballer Mahmoud al-Sarsak, on hunger strike in an Israeli prison, is deteriorating. Other administrative detainees who had also been on hunger strike have stopped following a deal with the Israeli authorities. Mahmoud al-Sarsak is continuing his hunger strike in demand for his immediate release.