After 10 days, Obert Mandondo says he is finally feeling the effects of his hunger strike.

"I was healthy until yesterday. Usually in the mornings I have a lot of energy, but today is a different story," he says. "I'm starting to feel very weak."

That hasn't stopped the Ottawa blogger and activist from continuing to work towards his demands. Four of his five demands involve the appeal of Bill C-10, the omnibus crime bill.

He is also campaigning for the resignation of former Ottawa Police Chief-turned-Senator Vern White, for the police involvement in the Occupy Ottawa eviction. Madondo says his back and arm were injured during the protest.

On January 11th, 2002 the first twenty five prisonners arrived at Guantanamo Bay. The detention centre, located on the southeastern edge of Cuba, was created during the Bush regime earlier that year to hold captives from the Afganistan (and later the Iraq) war. It contains three camps, Delta, Iguana and X-ray. Only camp X-ray has been closed, as it was a temporary holding area. Since the war in Afganistan began, more than 700 people have been detained at Guantanamo. The majority of prisoners have been held without charges being laid or the option of a criminal trial.

Human rights abuses

Hunger strikes are a form of non-violent protest that are not often used by activists. This is because they can be exceedingly dangerous if not done correctly. Fasting in protest is most successful in raising awareness about an issue. It shows personal dedication and a willingness to sacrifice for a cause that appeals to media. Though it's not always the best option, a safe hunger strike can really draw attention to injustice. This guide will cover:

History of hunger strikes

When it works best

How to stay safe

Tips for fasting

Coming off a hunger strike

History

More than a month has passed since the fraudulent Iranian presidential election was orchestrated and backed by the coup d'état regime of Mahmood Ahmdi Nejad. 

This display of intolerance and dictatorship was later followed by the bloody crackdown against the peaceful demonstrations of millions of Iranians who had poured into the streets to protest against the violation of one of their most basic rights as citizens of a republic: To select their own president fairly and democratically.