Solidarity hunger strikes

January 30, 2002
Issue 
478

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After organising Australia-wide emergency 24-hour hunger strikes in solidarity with protesting refugees between January 24-27, Resistance is calling on more young people to do the same.

"Philip Ruddock claims that hunger striking indicates 'cultural' inferiority", said Resistance spokesperson Kate Wilson. "But desperate acts are very human reactions to a completely inhuman detention. Our actions show that we too, are prepared to take serious action, to fight racism and persecution."

Resistance has already scheduled two more hunger strikes — in Adelaide on January 30 and Hobart on February 1.

Those wanting to organise actions should contact the Resistance national office, by phoning (02) 9690 1230 or by email at <nationaloffice@resistance.org.au>.

From Green Left Weekly, January 30, 2002.
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