Iranian Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Hurt in Prison Clash
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and fellow inmates were injured during clashes with guards at Tehran's Evin prison. The clashes followed multiple executions, leading to heightened health concerns for Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since November 2021 and suffers from several health issues. Iranian authorities denied any beatings and attributed the incident to provocation by Mohammadi and other inmates.
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and other female inmates were injured during clashes with guards at Tehran's Evin prison.
The Paris-based family of Mohammadi reported the incident which occurred following multiple executions, and noted they have had no direct contact with her since November when her phone call rights were revoked.
The altercation arose as female prisoners protested executions, including that of Reza Rasaei, leading to a violent response from prison authorities.
Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since November 2021, suffered a respiratory attack and was treated in the prison infirmary.
Concerns for her health have been heightened by recent reports of a worrying deterioration in her condition.
The Iranian authorities, while acknowledging the confrontation, denied any beatings and blamed Mohammadi and the inmates for the provocation.
The UN high commissioner for human rights has expressed extreme concern over the increased executions and tensions within the prison.
The Paris-based family of Mohammadi reported the incident which occurred following multiple executions, and noted they have had no direct contact with her since November when her phone call rights were revoked.
The altercation arose as female prisoners protested executions, including that of Reza Rasaei, leading to a violent response from prison authorities.
Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since November 2021, suffered a respiratory attack and was treated in the prison infirmary.
Concerns for her health have been heightened by recent reports of a worrying deterioration in her condition.
The Iranian authorities, while acknowledging the confrontation, denied any beatings and blamed Mohammadi and the inmates for the provocation.
The UN high commissioner for human rights has expressed extreme concern over the increased executions and tensions within the prison.
