More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
Summary
More than 110 Nobel laureates have asked Iran to release Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist and Nobel peace prize winner, who is seriously ill in prison. She was taken to a hospital due to her worsening health, but her supporters worry she will be sent back to prison instead of being freed.Key Facts
- Narges Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel peace prize for her work on women’s rights in Iran.
- She was moved to Tehran’s Pars hospital on May 10 because her health worsened.
- In prison, she suffered severe weight loss, unstable blood pressure, and heart problems.
- Evidence suggests she had a heart attack and was found unconscious in her cell.
- Over 110 Nobel laureates, including experts in chemistry, physics, medicine, and peace, signed a statement calling for her immediate release.
- Her son said temporary hospital care is not enough; she needs permanent freedom and long-term medical treatment.
- Mohammadi has been jailed many times since 1998 for protesting against the death penalty and hijab laws.
- She faces more than 44 years in prison and 154 lashes from multiple sentences.
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