Emad Bahavar
Emad Bahavar (Persian: عماد بهاور) is an Iranian political activist[2] affiliated with the Freedom Movement of Iran and currently holding office as head of the party's youth wing.[1]
Emad Bahavar | |
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 Bahavar in December 2008 | |
| Born | June 29, 1978 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | University of Mazandaran Yazd University |
| Political party | Freedom Movement of Iran |
| Spouse | Maryam Shafiee[1] |
Bahavar was arrested following the post-election protests in 2009, and released after five years of imprisonment.[3] He went on hunger strike in 2011, along with eleven other political prisoners.[1]
Bahavar registered to run for a City Council of Tehran seat in 2017 elections, however he was disqualified by the authorities.[3]
References
- "Authorities Responsible for the Lives of Prisoners on Hunger Strike", Center for Human Rights in Iran, 20 June 2011, retrieved 1 June 2017
- "Iranian political prisoners' plea to Barack Obama: the full letter", Guardian, 8 August 2013, retrieved 1 June 2017
- "Interference in Local Elections: Approved Candidates Now Disqualified", Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 12 May 2017, retrieved 1 June 2017
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