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Bahrain imprisoned Hunger Strikers being hospitilized

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Imprisoned opposition activists on hunger strike in Bahrain
Guardian.uk.co – Sept 6, 2011 – AP

International commission statement says 84 opposition supporters are on hunger strike in prison, and another 17 have been taken to hospital

Investigators say 101 imprisoned activists are on hunger strike in Bahrain after months of anti-government protests and crackdowns.

A statement by the international Bahrain Commission of Inquiry said 84 opposition supporters were on hunger strike in prison. In addition, 17 detained activists have been sent to hospitals by the interior ministry because of their refusal to eat.

The statement said an international expert on hunger strikes would join a panel to visit the striking detainees and evaluate their condition.

Hundreds of activists have been imprisoned in Bahrain since February, when Shia-led demonstrations for greater rights began.