A group of around 80 Tamil detainees have launched a hunger strike in Welikada Prison in Colombo.
The group started the hunger strike on Thursday morning, demanding immediate court hearings or release.
The hunger strikers have been detained without trial for several years, with some having been in custody for over 5 years.
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