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September 21, 2012

Palestinian Activist to End Hunger Strike Amid Hopes for Release 
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A Palestinian activist has agreed to end his hunger strike amidst signs
of progress in the global campaign for his release. Zakaria Zubeidi, a
former militant turned activist and director of Jenin's Freedom Theatre,
has been imprisoned by the Palestinian Authority since May. He has been
on hunger strike since September 9. There were reports he could be
released as early as Sunday.

 

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