The last remaining hunger striker, Umer Khalid , has began a deadly thirst strike and will continue to refuse food if his new demands aren't addressed. The 22 year old, who is afflicted with a rare genetic disorder known as Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, ceased eating 16 days ago. He was consuming fluids containing electrolytes, sugars, and salts, but stopped drinking entirely on January 24. According to Prisoners for Palestine, the decision to escalate to a thirst strike occurred as the