Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner opposing the Islamic Republic, ended his hunger strike on Thursday, November 24, while still deprived of the right to contact his family and receive medical treatment, and in a poor health condition. His sister, Saba Bakhtiari, announced this news in a post on X, expressing concern about the lack of information regarding her brother's release, leave, or treatment, and thanked 'the continuous support of Prince Reza Pahlavi for political prisoners and activists' and all freedom-loving individuals who were worried about Manouchehr Bakhtiari's situation during this time. Manouchehr Bakhtiari had been on hunger strike since Tuesday, November 7, in protest against the rejection of his medical leave request. Prince Reza Pahlavi referred to Manouchehr Bakhtiari on Tuesday, November 22, as 'a symbol of the resistance and quest for justice of a nation' and urged him to end his hunger strike 'to continue this challenging path and fight against the murderers of Pouya.' Manouchehr Bakhtiari is the father of Pouya Bakhtiari, a 27-year-old who was shot dead on November 25, 2019, in Mehrshahr, Karaj. He was first arrested on May 9, 2021, after seeking justice for his murdered son, by government forces in Tehran, and subsequently sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to three years and six months in prison, two years and six months of exile, and a two-year travel ban. The judiciary of the Islamic Republic transferred this grieving father from Karaj prison to Chubindar prison in Qazvin in July 2022. Manouchehr Bakhtiari was moved to the prison infirmary on the seventh day of his hunger strike. Mona Bakhtiari warned about the threats to her parents' lives in prison. Manouchehr Bakhtiari went on hunger strike; his sister called on the people to be his voice. The government's 'endless' pressure on the Bakhtiari family; a few weeks after Pouya's uncle, his other uncle was also arrested. Prince Reza Pahlavi praised the 'steadfastness and resilience' of the families of victims opposing the Islamic Republic.
End of Manouchehr Bakhtiari's Hunger Strike; His Health Condition is Critical
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of a murdered son, ended his hunger strike after being denied medical leave. His health is critical, and his sister has raised concerns about his treatment and the ongoing pressure on their family. This situation highlights the struggles faced by political prisoners in Iran.
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Manouchehr Bakhtiari ended his hunger strike amid critical health, protesting treatment denial by Iranian authorities.
- Manouchehr Bakhtiari protest Iranian authorities
- Saba Bakhtiari announce public
- Prince Reza Pahlavi praise Manouchehr Bakhtiari
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The health crisis of Manouchehr Bakhtiari underscores the risks faced by political dissidents in Iran.
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