In brief
The release allows her a 21-day medical recuperation following surgery to address serious health issues exacerbated by her imprisonment.
Iran has approved a temporary release for Narges Mohammadi, renowned activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, permitting her to leave prison for 21 days to recuperate from recent surgery. This decision follows urgent petitions from her legal team, who sought vital medical care after Mohammadi underwent an operation to remove a potentially cancerous lesion from her leg.Reports indicate that Mohammadi's health had deteriorated significantly during her incarceration, prompting her fellow inmates to engage in hunger strikes as a protest for her release. The Narges Foundation confirmed that upon her return to prison, her sentence would be adjusted, extending by 21 days to account for the time spent outside.At 52 years old, Mohammadi is currently serving a sentence in a Tehran facility, having been convicted on charges related to her vocal criticism of the Iranian government and restrictive laws impacting women's rights. Her health issues during imprisonment have included multiple heart attacks, raising alarms about her well-being. The Nobel Peace Prize she received in 2023 was accepted on her behalf by her children, highlighting her significant impact despite her ongoing struggles within the regime.
