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Hunger Strike at Georgia State Prison

ByperilousFebruary 26, 2015

February 26, 2015: At least four prisoners went on hunger strike to protest various conditions, including beatings and lack of access to sufficient food, sanitation, exercise, and an effective grievance process. They also demanded an end to the state’s Tier Program, a 2013

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Uprising and Hunger Strikes at Immigrant Detention Center in Georgia

ByperilousJune 9, 2014

June 9 - 12, 2014 (exact dates of hunger strike uncertain): At least 27 detainees "incite a disturbance" in one of the pods, protesting food quality issues. Days later, hundreds of detainees throw away their dinner, launching a hunger strike.

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Hunger Strike at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison

ByperilousJune 10, 2012

June 10-July 18, 2012: Ten inmates initiated a hunger strike in response to a number of grievances. These included poor medical care, visitation issues, lack of phone calls and exercise, and access to commissary.

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Uprising at Eastman Youth Detention Center, Georgia

ByperilousJanuary 30, 2011

January 30, 2011: Five juveniles attacked a guard with a broomstick while others set fires and about refused to return to their cells. About 60 inmates were reported to participate in the uprising, causing officers from five counties to respond. The uprising lasted about an

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Georgia 2010 Work Stoppages

ByperilousDecember 9, 2010

December 9 -15, 2010: A multiracial group of prisoners participate in a coordinated work stoppage in at least six facilities and demand decent wages, better social services and respect for their civil liberties. After six days and brutal reprisals, including two prisoners

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Hunger Strike at Georgia State Prison

Uprising and Hunger Strikes at Immigrant Detention Center in Georgia

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