Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred from Zanjan prison to Tehran Pars Hospital after her health deteriorated while serving multiple sentences. The 53-year-old Nobel laureate, awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism against female oppression in Iran and promoting human rights, was granted bail on suspension of sentence by authorities, allowing her transfer for specialized care.
Key Takeaways
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was moved to Tehran Pars Hospital after her health deteriorated in prison. The Nobel laureate faces serious cardiac issues and weight loss, with over 110 fellow laureates demanding her immediate release.
- Iranian authorities granted bail on suspension of sentence for Mohammadi's transfer
- Over 110 Nobel laureates call for Mohammadi's unconditional release due to deteriorating health
- Mohammadi suffers from severe weight loss, unstable blood pressure, and cardiac symptoms in detention
- Her family demands permanent specialized care and freedom from imprisonment
The activist has been imprisoned since December 2021 on charges of propaganda activity against the state and collusion against security, which she denies. Mohammadi's health has significantly declined during her imprisonment, with reports indicating two suspected heart attacks this year, a weight loss of about 20kg (three stone), and severe blood pressure fluctuations.
The Narges Mohammadi Foundation emphasized that the suspension of her sentence is insufficient, demanding permanent specialized care. According to The Guardian, over 110 Nobel laureates have called for her immediate and unconditional release due to concerns about her rapidly deteriorating health. In a statement released on Tuesday, these laureates urged Iranian authorities and the international community to act without delay.
Mohammadi's lawyer stated that she has difficulty speaking and is barely recognizable. Her family expressed relief at her transfer but stressed the urgency of her medical condition, describing her ongoing detention and refusal of proper medical care as a 'slow execution.' The Nobel committee had called for her immediate release, stating that without specialized treatment in Tehran, her life remains at risk.
According to NPR, Mohammadi's brother Hamidreza Mohammadi revealed that medical examiners previously recommended her transfer to Tehran but the decision was blocked by Iran's intelligence agency. The foundation stated that the suspended sentence is not enough and demanded her unconditional freedom and dismissal of all charges.
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