In Britain, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London Tuesday for taking part in a peaceful protest expressing solidarity with a group of Palestine Action political prisoners on hunger strike.
Thunberg sat outside the building of an insurance company, holding a sign that said: “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.”
Activists said the insurance company, Aspen, provides services to Elbit Systems UK, a subsidiary of an Israeli weapons manufacturer.
Earlier this year, the British government banned Palestine Action under its Terrorism Act. The Palestine Action political prisoners started a hunger strike as they await trial, demanding, among other requests, to be released on bond. At least two of the hunger strikers have refused food for over 50 days, with doctors warning they’re at risk of death.
IMAGE CREDIT: Photo >> Prisoners for Palestine
[ SOURCE: DEMOCRACY NOW ]
