Human Rights Watch (HRW) a rights organization has called on the government to release Narges Mohammadi without conditions immediately.She is a Nobel Peace Prize winner facing the risk of being put in prison to silence her activism.Her health has worsened since her detention in 2016,fueling worries about Irans habit of withholding medical treatment, from prisoners resulting in fatal outcomes.
Frederico Borello from HRW stressed the importance of Iran fulfilling its obligation to free Mohammadi and other unjustly detained individuals while also ensuring that they receive timely and proper medical care. Mohammadi was given a 13 year sentence (originally 16 years) for her stance against the death penalty and her participation in protests against the government in 2016. Actions that garnered global criticism from the UN due, to her critical health issues.
In 2020 when her sentence was shortened she gained freedom and persisted in advocating for human rights by shedding light on the mistreatment in Iranian prisons.However the circumstances took a turn, for the worse.Mohammadi was arrested again on allegations of “espionage” linked to her Nobel nomination.After experiencing a medical crisis she was granted brief freedom in early 2022 only to be forcefully re arrested soon thereafter.
Mohammadi received the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2023 for her activism that has served as a source of inspiration for numerous Iranian women in her community and beyond.While her achievements were celebrated internationally. By many supporters within Iran the governments response was less favorable.The High Council for Human Rights and the Foreign Ministry both dismissed the award as being motivated by agendas.Faced with continued neglect during her time, in prison Mohammadi decided to protest through a hunger strike.
In January 2024 Irans Revolutionary Court lengthened her term by another 15 months. She endured significant hardships in captivity. While serving a 21 day reprieve, for care Mohammadi stood as a symbol of free speech conversed with other Nobel Prize winners demonstrating her unwavering dedication to advocacy despite her challenging situation.
Human Rights Watch has urged for the release of Narges Mohammadi who is a Nobel Peace Prize winner as Iran is considering putting her back in jail again. Her health has been deteriorating since 2016 due to lack of medical attention. Though she was convicted for supporting human rights causes Mohammadi still serves as a source of inspiration for many. In January 2024 her prison term was. She stays dedicated to her activism even, behind bars.
The situation of Narges Mohammadi sheds light on human rights violations in Iran and emphasizes the immediate necessity for her unconditional freedom. It is crucial for the global community to support her rights and the rights of all individuals held without cause – especially given Irans ongoing refusal to provide necessary medical treatment. Mohammadis steadfast determination, in the face of adversity is a symbol of activism and the strength of those advocating for liberty.
Original Source: www.jurist.org
