 Nine of the 21 people convicted over the 2004 Madrid bombings have gone on hunger strike. The prisoners launched their protest against what they termed the "unjust" sentences handed down on Wednesday. Those taking part include Moroccans Jamal Zougam and Othman el-Gnaoui, who were each sentenced to more than 40,000 years in prison, although under Spanish law the maximum they can spend behind bars is 40 years. Zougam placed explosives aboard one of the four targeted trains, while el-Gnaoui transported the explosives. The strikers said the sentences were "unjust". | Their victims could not be reached for comment. |
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