Imam Şiş has been on hunger strike for 146 days in Newport, Wales, demanding the end of isolation said he will continue his fast until isolation is lifted.

Imam Şiş has been suffering from several health problems in recent days, yet he confirmed his determination to go on with the fast. 

Şiş is receiving support from many sectors of Welsh civil society as well as political representatives. 

On Thursday Prime Minister Theresa May agreed the hunger strike campaign was “a big issue.”

Ms May was responding to a question from Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts, who said the issue was “a matter of urgency” with Newport hunger striker Imam Şiş reported to be “close to death” on his 143rd day [now 146] of indefinite hunger strike.

“We will continue to encourage the Turkish state to uphold the human rights of hunger strike detainees including access to medical treatment,” the PM said.