How long did Sands' hunger strike last?
30 days
40 days
66 days
90 days
Answer
The hunger strike undertaken by Bobby Sands, an Irish republican activist and member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, spanned a remarkable 66 days. Beginning on March 1, 1981, Sands refused food as part of a larger protest against the British government's treatment of republican prisoners. His unwavering commitment and eventual death during the hunger strike brought significant attention to the cause of political status for Northern Ireland prisoners.
The Unyielding Legacy: Bobby Sands - An Engaging Journey through Irish History
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