(Photograph of Caligula)
The Julio-Claudian dynasty
- Emperor Augustus: 63BC-14AD. Reigned 27BC- 14AD.
- Emperor Tiberius: 42BC- 37AD. Reigned 14- 37AD.
- Emperor Caligula: 12- 41AD. Reigned 37- 41AD.
- Emperor Claudius: 10BC- 54AD. Reigned 41- 54AD.
- Emperor Nero: 37- 68AD. Reigned 54- 68AD.
Students occupy BBC for Palestinian Prisoners on hunger strike
Over 40 protesters have occupied the Headquarters of BBC Scotland in Glasgow, demanding mainstream media coverage for the 2,400 Palestinian prisoners who began hunger strikes today. These actions mark a development from the ongoing hunger strikes which have been taking place since December. Currently, the individuals who have been on hunger strike longest are Thae’r Halahi and Bilal Diab, both of whom are currently on their 50th day without food. This protest is organised to challenge the BBC’s continued silence around this recent escalation of Palestinian resistance – it’s refusal to report any of the actions that have lead to this decision by 2,400 Palestinians calls into question it’s impartiality.
The demonstrators entered the building before midday and are currently holding the main lobby, chanting “BBC Shame on you, put the prisoners on the news” and “Hunger Strikers will not bow, free the political prisoners now”.
