Iran Grants Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mohammadi Temporary Medical Leave, Confirms Attorney
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have granted medical leave to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent dissident and Nobel Peace Laureate, according to her legal representative. Mohammadi, who has been an outspoken advocate for human rights in Iran, especially focusing on the rights of women and political prisoners, was previously held at Tehran’s Evin Prison. The decision to grant medical leave follows extensive reports of Mohammadi’s declining health, which prompted international calls for her release. Her lawyer confirmed that she is currently hospitalized, receiving necessary medical attention that was unavailable to her while incarcerated. Mohammadi’s activism has … Read more