Summary
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, suffered a suspected heart attack while in prison. Her family has raised concerns about her health and the refusal of prison officials to transfer her to a hospital. Mohammadi is a well-known human rights activist currently serving additional prison time in Iran.
Key Facts
- Narges Mohammadi experienced a suspected heart attack in Zanjan Prison, Iran.
- She was found unconscious by fellow inmates and taken to the prison infirmary.
- Prison officials did not allow her to be transferred to a hospital.
- Her brother, based in Norway, expressed concerns about her health and safety.
- Mohammadi has a history of heart and lung issues and fluctuating blood pressure.
- She was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights activism.
- Mohammadi has spent over a decade in prison due to her activism work.
- She received an additional seven-year prison sentence from a Revolutionary Court in Iran.
