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Rikers Prisoners on Hunger Strike over Violence, Inhumane Conditions at NYC Jail

HeadlineJan 12, 2022

A hunger strike is underway at the Rikers Island jail in New York City. About 200 people began the strike to protest deplorable conditions inside, citing the rapid spread of COVID, inadequate heating and a growing level of violence at the city-run jail. Many of the hunger strikers say they haven’t been allowed outside in weeks.

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