Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says

"Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others who described her condition as critical. Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail. It was not clear for how long her sentence is suspended, the foundation said. Mohammadi had been imprisoned since December in Zanjan prison. She lost consciousness twice and was transferred to a local hospital on May 1."

"The statement added that "we must ensure she never returns to prison to face the 18 years remaining on her sentence. Now is the time to demand her unconditional freedom and the dismissal of all charges." Mohammadi's Iran-based lawyer Mostafa Nili said on social media the transfer order was issued following the decision of the Legal Medicine Organization government-appointed medical examiners "which stated that, due to her multiple illnesses, she needs to continue treatment outside prison and under the supervision of her own medical team.""

"Mohammadi's brother Hamidreza Mohammadi, who is based in Oslo, Norway, had said medical examiners previously recommended her transfer to Tehran but the decision was blocked. He blamed Iran's intelligence agency. "I'm relieved now. I can breathe lightly," her brother told the AP in a message. The 53-year-old rights activist and champion of women's rights was awarded the Nobel in 2023 while in prison and has been jailed repeatedly throughout her career."

Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison. Her family and others described her condition as critical and urged medical attention. Her foundation said her prison sentence was suspended on bail, though the duration of the suspension was not specified. Mohammadi had been held since December in Zanjan prison, lost consciousness twice, and was taken to a local hospital on May 1. Her foundation said the suspension was not sufficient and that she requires permanent, specialized care outside prison. Her lawyer said medical examiners ordered continued treatment under her own medical team due to multiple illnesses. Iranian authorities did not immediately comment.

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