South Africa Demands UK Release Hunger-Strikers

Protesters across South Africa demonstrated this week. They are demanding their government pressure the United Kingdom to release pro-Palestine activists from British jails. The activists in the UK are on a hunger strike. They are protesting their detention and calling for support for Palestine. In response, South African protesters held nationwide rallies. They urged their leaders to take diplomatic action. South Africa has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza. The protesters now want that same pressure applied to the UK. The South African government has not yet announced any formal steps. The demonstrations highlight growing international attention on the detainees' hunger strike.