Four of the hunger strikers spent over two months without food.
In the two weeks following Sands' death, three more hunger strikers died.
Over the summer of 1981, ten hunger strikers had died.
The hunger strikers and their doctor say they have taken only three cups of water a day since April 2.
One hunger striker had died by the time this kidnapping took place.
Some detainees' lawyers have said the total number of hunger strikers might be much higher.
Of the 56 hunger strikers, two got sick and needed medical assistance.
The final six hunger strikers have been without food for between 13 and 55 days.
What would people be saying now if one of the hunger strikers had gone all the way and died?
In other bedrooms of the house are two more hunger strikers.