2025-02-13T09:57:55+00:00
Shafaq News/ Thirteen hunger strikers in al-Sulaymaniyah are in stable condition after three days of medical care.
“All 13 hunger strikers have undergone comprehensive tests and analyses under the supervision of specialized medical staff. The results confirmed their condition is stable with no life-threatening risks,” stated Dr. Omid Hedayat, deputy director of Shar Hospital, during a press conference on Thursday.
Hedayat explained that the medical team followed an advanced international treatment protocol to help the hunger strikers recover gradually. “They received vitamins on the first day, followed by small amounts of fluids on the second day. Starting at noon today, they will begin receiving food gradually, in accordance with strict medical guidelines,” he noted.
“Medical tests will be conducted after each meal to monitor their response to treatment,” he added, pointing out that the type of food provided will vary based on each patient’s health status.
Hedayat indicated that the next 48 hours will provide clearer insights into the strikers’ condition, after which doctors will decide who needs to remain hospitalized and who can be discharged.
Notably, the hunger strike stemmed from broader protests that erupted in al-Sulaymaniyah on January 25, when public sector employees demanded unpaid salaries. As authorities failed to respond, 13 protesters escalated the demonstration by refusing food starting February 5. The strike prompted their transfer to Shar Hospital for treatment, where medical staff applied rigorous health standards to manage their condition. The situation has drawn significant public and media attention.
Source: Shafaq News
