The Palestine hunger striker standing for election
Amu Gib speaks about refusing food for 49 days in prison – and becoming the “conscience” of a movement
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Emily Lawford
Emily Lawford is the online editor at the New Statesman. She is an identical twin and is half American, which means she has four passports.
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