Gurkha military veterans on hunger strike in London over pensions row with UK

Gurkha military veterans on hunger strike in London over pensions row with UK

Gurkha military veterans on Tuesday vowed a “fast until death” unless the British government agrees to meet them to discuss their long-standing grievances over pension rights.Several hunger strikers have been camped out under makeshift shelters around the clock opposite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Downing Street office, taking no food for the last 11 days.Surrounded by flowers and candles left by supporters, they want the government to resolve their complaints about alleged discrimination…
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