Stand-off at St. Patrick’s Cathedral continues

A stand-off between Gardai and 40 afghan hunger strikers is continuing in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

Fri, 19 May, 2006 - 18:49

A stand-off between the Gardaí and 40 afghan hunger strikers is continuing in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

The Church of Ireland has asked the asylum seekers to leave the premises, however there are no signs that they intend to call off their six-day protest.

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