Fasting to Death

Fasting to death, also known as hunger strike or death fast, is a form of protest in which a person voluntarily abstains from food and sometimes water until their demands are met or until death occurs. It is a powerful form of nonviolent resistance that has been used throughout history by individuals and groups to bring attention to injustices and to demand change. Hunger strikes can be physically and psychologically challenging, and can lead to serious health problems or even death if not properly monitored and supported. Notable examples of fasting to death include Mahatma Gandhi's protests against British rule in India and the 1981 Irish hunger strike, which resulted in the deaths of ten Irish Republican Army members.