Hunger Striker's Desperate Plea: "I'm Dying" as Body Begins to Shut Down
In a chilling revelation, a hunger striker linked to Palestine Action has told a friend that she is "dying" - and it's not just her physical body that's failing. The 31-year-old prisoner, Heba Muraisi, is on day 71 of a prolonged fast, with her condition deteriorating by the day.
Muraisi's appearance has been drastically altered by her ordeal, with Nadin describing her as "skinny as a paper thing" and struggling to sit for long periods due to the loss of fat reserves. Her immune system has weakened so much that she needs to wear a face mask at all times. The effect on her eyes is particularly striking - "she looked like she had sunken into herself," Nadin recounted.
Muraisi's mental fortitude, however, remains unbroken despite the dire physical state of her body. Her words were stark and unyielding: "I'm dying." It's a desperate cry from someone on the brink of death, with no clear end in sight. The government's response to her hunger strike has been criticized for being inadequate, with many arguing that they are actively killing her by denying her basic rights.
The situation is not unique to Muraisi; fellow hunger striker Kamran Ahmed is also struggling with heart muscle shrinkage and a heart rate of 40 beats per minute, putting him at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Another prisoner, Lewie Chiaramello, who has type 1 diabetes, has been fasting for over two months.
The prisoners' demands, which include a fair trial, immediate bail, deproscription of Palestine Action, and an end to censorship of their communications, remain unresolved. Their plight has garnered international attention, with prominent scholars and authors weighing in on social media in support of the hunger strikers.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson claims that the prisoners' cases are being "managed in line with longstanding policy," but critics argue that the government's response is inadequate and that they are failing to provide adequate care for those on hunger strike.
In a chilling revelation, a hunger striker linked to Palestine Action has told a friend that she is "dying" - and it's not just her physical body that's failing. The 31-year-old prisoner, Heba Muraisi, is on day 71 of a prolonged fast, with her condition deteriorating by the day.
Muraisi's appearance has been drastically altered by her ordeal, with Nadin describing her as "skinny as a paper thing" and struggling to sit for long periods due to the loss of fat reserves. Her immune system has weakened so much that she needs to wear a face mask at all times. The effect on her eyes is particularly striking - "she looked like she had sunken into herself," Nadin recounted.
Muraisi's mental fortitude, however, remains unbroken despite the dire physical state of her body. Her words were stark and unyielding: "I'm dying." It's a desperate cry from someone on the brink of death, with no clear end in sight. The government's response to her hunger strike has been criticized for being inadequate, with many arguing that they are actively killing her by denying her basic rights.
The situation is not unique to Muraisi; fellow hunger striker Kamran Ahmed is also struggling with heart muscle shrinkage and a heart rate of 40 beats per minute, putting him at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Another prisoner, Lewie Chiaramello, who has type 1 diabetes, has been fasting for over two months.
The prisoners' demands, which include a fair trial, immediate bail, deproscription of Palestine Action, and an end to censorship of their communications, remain unresolved. Their plight has garnered international attention, with prominent scholars and authors weighing in on social media in support of the hunger strikers.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson claims that the prisoners' cases are being "managed in line with longstanding policy," but critics argue that the government's response is inadequate and that they are failing to provide adequate care for those on hunger strike.
I mean, can you believe someone's been fasting for 71 days straight? It's like, don't they have a right to eat or something? But at the same time, I feel like we're all just staring at pictures of these people and we're not really thinking about what it would be like if that were us, you know? We're so used to food being this convenient, accessible thing that we forget how much it actually means to our bodies. 
#HumanRightsMatter The situation is heartbreaking, with these ppl sacrificing their health for what seems like an endless cause 
#BeTheChange
It's not just about their physical bodies failing, but also their emotional well-being 
#MentalHealthMatters
i feel so bad for her she looks like a completely different person now my heart goes out to her and her fam her mental state is still strong tho but her physical body is failing so badly i dont think anyone can imagine how hard it must be for her not being able to eat or drink anything i wish the gov could do more to help her 
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. They're more concerned with "managing" the situation than actually providing proper care and support to these prisoners. And what about Kamran Ahmed, Lewie Chiaramello... they're just as vulnerable, if not more so 
. These prisoners need medical attention, food, water... basic necessities! Not just empty promises and bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo 
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. Sources, anyone? Where's the evidence that these prisoners' demands are being taken seriously? 
. I mean, who needs that kind of stress? Her condition is straight outta a horror movie - skin as thin as paper, eyes sunken in... it's like she's staring into her own abyss 
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. These prisoners are human beings with demands & rights, not lab rats to be experimented on 
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. I'm no doctor, but it sounds like he needs some serious TLC stat 
. And Lewie Chiaramello's type 1 diabetes fasting for months? That's just crazy talk 
. The gov't needs to step up their game & provide proper care, or else we'll be watching these individuals deteriorate in real-time 
meanwhile kamran ahmed is literally dying on the inside and they're not even trying to save him 
her body is literally shutting down & she's still thinking straight? i feel like we should do something ASAP to help her out 
but at the same time, i get why she's doing this - it's all about standing up for what she believes in & fighting for justice 
this is so crazy... 
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. it's unacceptable that they're being forced to die on hunger strike 
. we need to keep raising awareness and supporting these brave individuals 
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that's not even close to normal 
#JusticeForHeba #EndTheHungerStrike
is suffering. I don't think the gov is doing enough to help her 
it's not too much to ask! 
Kamran and Lewie too, they deserve better 
. We need to keep speaking out and showing our support 
her mental strength is impressive though, i mean she's still holding on tight despite everything. the fact that the government's response has been criticized for being inadequate is just devastating