politics
Relatives at Zone 7 Denounce Denial of Medical Attention to Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
A group of relatives of political prisoners stated that some of their loved ones have suffered decompensations after three days on a hunger strike. They denounced that the authorities at the Zone 7 police command allegedly denied medical attention. Yessy Orozco, daughter of Fernando Orozco and sister of Brayant Orozco, detailed that officials prevent access to doctors, claiming they do not have judicial authorization. [...]
TL;DR
- Relatives claim political prisoners on a three-day hunger strike are suffering health issues.
- Authorities at the Zone 7 police command are accused of denying medical attention.
- Officials reportedly state they lack judicial authorization to grant medical access.
- A committee has warned of grave risks to the prisoners' lives and integrity.
- Ten female relatives are also on hunger strike outside the police command, demanding immediate release.
- Other supporters are present to back the hunger strikers and demand the prisoners' liberation.