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Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights advocate, is in critical condition following a suspected heart attack in Zanjan Prison, Iran. Her family fears for her life as authorities have denied her transfer to a hospital despite her serious medical history.
Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has reportedly suffered a suspected heart attack while imprisoned, alarming her family and supporters about her health. According to her brother, Hamidreza Mohammadi, the 53-year-old activist was found unconscious by fellow inmates last week at Zanjan Prison. Despite her urgent medical condition and known heart issues, prison officials refused to transfer her to a hospital or provide adequate treatment.Hamidreza, who resides in Norway, emphasizes the precariousness of his sister's situation, insisting that she requires immediate medical attention and should be released for examination: This war has had a terrible effect on prisoners in Iran. If the prison gets hit, if the prisoners need immediate medical attention, they will not get anything and their lives are in danger.Mohammadi has spent over a decade behind bars, primarily for her activism focused on women's rights within Iran. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous efforts in advocating against female oppression. In early February, she received an additional prison sentence, bringing an already harsh reality into deeper scrutiny, especially considering the recent escalation of tensions in the region due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.Her family is deeply concerned, stating that strikes near the prison have only added to her already high stress levels, compounding her existing health problems. A statement from the Free Narges Coalition reported that her health is deteriorating, with notable weight loss and serious symptoms following her violent arrest last December.She must be in a hospital, Hamidreza urges. We know her medical history; she has heart and pulmonary problems. Her situation is critical.The ongoing refusal by authorities to ensure her safety even amid wartime conditions raises significant human rights concerns, highlighting the urgent need for her release and proper medical care.
