Human rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has reiterated its call for the government to repeal the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) as the families of detainees have initiated a hunger strike.

Its director Zaid Malek emphasised the paramount importance of the government repealing the act, stating that doing so will allow the families to cease their strike before it takes a toll on their health.

In addition, he advocated for the detainees to be...