Senator Andrew Bartlett
Friday, December 24, 2004
 
Baxter Hunger Strikers
I've just heard news that some, although not all, of the hunger strikers have written a letter to the Prime Minister announcing they wish to cease the hungerstrike and start eating again on Christmas Day.

I'll quote a bit from their letter:

"We have thought much about the spirit of Christmas and how families and communities come together in celebration of kindness and peace. We miss our families and our mind cannot find peace, but we do not wish to disturb the Australian people with our sorrow. We want to respect your tradition and show kindness to those who are troubled by our deteriorating health.

We want to thank all those who supported and cared for us and gave us strength of mind to endure. We also listened to their plea for us to end the hunger strike and have therefore decided to start eating again on Christmas Day as a sign of our good will and friendship."

This is good news, but also a reminder for all of their supporters to keep up the fight on their behalf.

If people want to know heaps more about the hunger strike, what 's been happening and some ideas on how you might be able to help, as well as other matters to do with refugees such as the plight of the Bahktyari family, click here.

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