Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released from Evin prison after her jail term was suspended to allow her to undergo medical treatment. Mohammadi, who is serving multiple sentences in Tehran's Evin prison on charges of spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic, was granted temporary release based on the recommendation of a forensic doctor.
According to her lawyer Mostafa Nili, Mohammadi's release was prompted by her recent medical procedures, including the removal of a benign tumor and a bone grafting operation. She will require regular medical check-ups every three months to monitor her health.
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent advocate for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 in recognition of her three-decade-long activism. The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed concern for Mohammadi's health and urged Iranian authorities to ensure she receives proper medical care.
The suspension of Mohammadi's jail term highlights the ongoing challenges faced by human rights defenders in Iran and the importance of international pressure to protect their well-being. The temporary release of Mohammadi underscores the intersection of human rights advocacy and healthcare access for individuals criminalized for their activism.
