And the hunger strike at Guantanamo goes on

Just throwing this in, because it is getting so little play in the US press. And see the "Double Standard" post from yesterday for a little context.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A hunger strike at the U.S. prison for terror suspects in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has grown to its largest point since detainees began their latest protest more than a month ago, a military official said Thursday.

After 11 detainees joined the protest overnight, there are now 131 taking part in the hunger strike, said Maj. Jeff Weir, a spokesman for the detention center.

Twenty-one of the striking prisoners were hospitalized in stable condition at the prison medical clinic, including 20 who were being tube-fed, Weir said.

Two quick notes - 1. The US army considers it a hunger strike if someone misses 9 meals in a row, and 2. Note that the byline is Puerto Rico, reporters are not allowed to actually see the hunger strikers.