Emad Behavar
| Emad Behavar | |
|---|---|
 Behavar in December 2008 | |
| Born |
June 29, 1978 Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater |
University of Mazandaran Yazd University |
| Political party | Freedom Movement of Iran |
| Spouse(s) | Maryam Shafiee[1] |
Emad Behavar (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]
Behavar 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]
Behavar registered to run for a City Council of Tehran seat in 2017 elections, however he was disqualified by the authorities.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "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
- 1 2 "Interference in Local Elections: Approved Candidates Now Disqualified", Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 12 May 2017, retrieved 1 June 2017
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Seyyed Amir Khorram |
Head of the Youth Wing of Freedom Movement of Iran | Incumbent |
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