SHIRIN ISSAWI SUSPENDS HER HUNGER STRIKE

Jerusalem, 3 Ramadhan 1436/ June 20,  2015 (MINA) – The Jerusalemite female prisoner Shirin Issawi suspended her hunger strike that lasted for a week after the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) vowed to end her solitary confinement and to improve her detention conditions.

IPS promised to end Shirin’s isolation and to allow her family visits, in addition to improving her detention conditions, Palestinian Information Center (PIC) quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.

Her detained brother Medhat Issawi also suspended his hunger strike declared in solidarity with his sister.

Israeli sanctions and restrictions against Palestinian prisoners have increased during the holy month of Ramadan in total violation of their human rights and religious freedom. (T/P006/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)