Kurdish prisoner on hunger strike

1208_2SINE, — A Kurdish prisoner named Hesam Minberi has been on hunger strike for more than 9 days even though he is suffering from Asthma, Mukrian News Agency reported.

Minberi has been on hunger strike since 18thOctober as he was given a long prison without being perpetrator to any offenses.

The prisoner was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for unknown reasons.

Mr Minberi was requested to end his hanger strike by the prison officers several times since beginning of his action. However, he stated that he will continue until his requests are met.