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Irom Sharmila: The World's Longest Hunger Striker

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Irom Sharmila: World’s longest hunger strike ends – BBC News
Indian activist Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year-long hunger strike against a controversial security law in order to compete in elections.

16 years – I have no words. 16 years. Good lord.

May she bring about the change she’s sought with her entrance into politics.

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