[AP] Donna Abu-Nasr - A group of 65 mostly male Saudi activists began a rare public hunger strike Thursday to demand judiciary reform and draw attention to the detention without trial of 11 political reformists. The activists posted a statement on Facebook to announce the strike and urge other Saudis to participate. The participants are holding the strike in their homes to avoid a confrontation with security forces.
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