That story struck a chord with gamers frustrated by a perceived lack of innovation and forward motion on the traditional consoles, and they swarmed to the campaign in droves.

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The lawyers say in their motion that the lack of drinkable water has "already caused some prisoners kidney, urinary and stomach problems, " in addition to the health effects of the hunger strike.

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Stewart Dickson of the Alliance party said the motion's timing and lack of clarity worked against it.

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