Press Release: Justice  20 May 2006

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20 May 2006

Green Party welcomes end to Afghan Hunger Strike

Compliments Church of Ireland and Garda representatives for their work bringing the difficult situation to peaceful conclusion

The Green Party has welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the hunger strike on the part of the Afghani men who have been protesting in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin since last Sunday.

Green Party Justice spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe TD said:

"I would like to compliment the Church of Ireland representatives and members of An Garda Síochána who worked with the men throughout their hunger strike. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Phil Flynn who gave his time to ensure that this difficult situation was brought to a peaceful resolution."

To read Ciarán's other press releases on Afghans' hunger strikers see:

18 May 2006  Green Party calls on Afghans to halt hunger strike

15 May 2006

Green Party reiterates calls for McDowell to meet with Afghani Hunger Strikers

 - and calls for an end to secrecy surrounding the Refugee Appeals Tribunal

15 May 2006

Greens welcome decision by Department of Justice to meet with Afghani Hunger Strikers

- calls on hunger strikers to take fluids to avoid long-term medical damage

14 May 2006

Green Party calls on McDowell to meet with Afghani Hunger Strikers