Activist hospitalised after prolonged hunger strike
Wael Naouar, an activist associated with the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, has been hospitalised in Tunisia after his hunger strike entered its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla said. The group warned that Naouar is “on the verge of death.”
Group issues warning
The Gaza Sumud Flotilla, which provided the update, said Naouar was taken to hospital as his condition deteriorated. The organisation characterised the situation as critical and drew attention to the length of the protest.
Hunger strikes as protest
Hunger strikes are a tactic used by detainees and activists to press demands or draw attention to their cases; prolonged refusal of food can quickly lead to severe medical complications. The group’s statement highlights concerns about Naouar’s immediate health risks after more than five weeks without food.
Unclear official response
It was not immediately clear what measures, if any, Tunisian authorities or prison medical staff had taken in response to Naouar’s condition, and details about the reasons for his detention were not provided in the Gaza Sumud Flotilla’s statement. Further information from local officials or independent monitors has not yet been reported.