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Melika Dastyab

ملیکا دستیاب

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Melika Dastyab was a 21-year-old economics student and talented tanbur player from the Yarsan community in Kerend-e Gharb. Known for her dedication to both her studies and the traditional music of her heritage, she represented a young generation seeking a brighter future in Iran. On January 8, 2026, Melika’s life was cut short in Kermanshah when she was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic security forces. Her death occurred during the unrest of the protest movement, marking a tragic loss for her community and peers. Beyond her academic and musical pursuits, Melika was the cornerstone of her family. Having lost her mother less than two years prior to her own death, she had stepped into a parental role, serving as the primary caregiver and protector for her younger sister.

ملیکا دستیاب، دانشجوی ۲۱ ساله رشته اقتصاد و نوازنده تنبور، از پیروان آیین یارسان و اهالی شهر کرند غرب بود. او که در کنار تحصیل، در هنر نوازندگی تنبور مهارت داشت، به عنوان جوانی جویای دانش و هنر در میان جامعه خود شناخته می‌شد. در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴، ملیکا در شهر کرمانشاه هدف شلیک مستقیم ماموران امنیتی جمهوری اسلامی قرار گرفت و جان خود را از دست داد. کشته شدن او در جریان اعتراضات، موجی از اندوه را برای خانواده و همراهانش به دنبال داشت. ملیکا در زندگی شخصی خود با سختی‌های بسیاری روبرو بود. او که کمتر از دو سال پیش از این واقعه، مادر خود را از دست داده بود، مسئولیت بزرگ سرپرستی و مراقبت از خواهر کوچکترش را بر عهده داشت و تکیه‌گاه اصلی خانواده خود محسوب می‌شد.

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