Doctors providing help to a hunger-striker Gerey Sadykov. Buynaksk, October 11, 2016. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

18 October 2016, 12:46

Buynaksk hunger-strikers stop their action

Two hunger-strikers, Gerey Sadykov and Magomedzakir Nurulvaraev, have been hospitalized; the action is suspended, said Kamil Shakhbulatov.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on September 28, supporters and activists of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) went on a hunger strike in Buynaksk, demanding the revision of the election outcomes. By the evening of October 16 the number of hunger-strikers dropped to eight. On October 17, their health condition worsened.

"Our health doesn't allow us to continue the hunger strike. Today, two of us – Gerey Sadykov and Magomedzakir Nurulvaraev – were taken to hospital with suspected pneumonia. Other protesters also feel a strong flue," said Shakhbulatov, a hunger-striker, adding that they intend to continue their action.

Earlier, Zakariya Amirov, the Mayor of Buynaksk, treated the hunger-strike as "harmful and destabilizing". According to his version, the protesters aim to divert people's attention from more pressing problems.

Full text of the article is available on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’.

See earlier reports:

In Buynaksk, hunger-strikers report on sending materials on electoral violations to Prosecutor's Office, Buynaksk hunger-strikers complain about health deterioration, In Buynaksk, hunger-strikers claim no reaction from city authorities.

Author: Patimat Makhmudova Source: CK correspondent

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