Azad University of Shahrekord Students Enter Third Day of Hunger Strike

Students at Azad University of Shahrekord (city in western Iran, capital of the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province) participated in a hunger strike that has lasted now for three days. The strike which began to protest the limitations imposed on students by authorities was held in front of the university’s office of the representative of the Supreme Leader. Students have announced that they will continue their protest until authorities hear their demands and the restrictions on student organizations are lifted. According to Jaras, The persistent demands by the students has forced authorities to agree to cooperate with the demands.

Translation: Cristina A. | Persian2English.com