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On 24 June 2026, the Public Monitoring Group documented that a person held at Nubarashen Penitentiary had been on a hunger strike for 45 days. The Group had previously met with the detainee during an earlier monitoring visit, when he was being held in inadequate cell conditions. Following the Group's intervention and public attention to the case, the person deprived of liberty was transferred to another cell with improved conditions. However, his health continues to deteriorate rapidly, raising serious concerns regarding the protection of his right to life and health. The detainee has experienced significant weight loss, severe physical exhaustion, and neurological symptoms. Temporary loss of consciousness, memory impairment, and confusion regarding time and events have also been observed. According to his own account, he recently lost consciousness and collapsed inside his cell. From a medical perspective, a 45-day hunger strike represents an extremely dangerous stage, during which irreversible damage to the body may occur. During the meeting, members of the Public Monitoring Group observed memory-related problems and impaired balance. Regardless of the reasons for the hunger strike, the State continues to bear a positive obligation to protect the life and health of persons deprived of liberty. In such circumstances, it is essential to ensure immediate, effective, and independent medical supervision and to take all possible measures to prevent any further deterioration of the detainee's health and irreversible consequences.