Immigration protesters require medical care as dry hunger strike continues in Charlottetown
The protest by immigrant workers hoping to receive their permanent residency and stay on P.E.I. continues. The protesters — who began a hunger strike several days ago — have now stopped drinking liquids. Some have required medical attention.
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![The protesters say they will hold out as long as they can as their hunger strike approaches seven days. A sign that reads "Islander plz we need your support" in the foreground of a tent encampment.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7218644.1717015970!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/immigration-protest-dry-hunger-strike.jpg)
The protest by immigrant workers hoping to receive their permanent residency and stay on P.E.I. continues. The protesters — who began a hunger strike several days ago — have now stopped drinking liquids. Some have required medical attention.