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Jailed Iranian Nobel prize winner Narges Mohammadi ‘between life and death’

Activist’s latest arrest was in December and she has recently had two suspected heart attacks in prison

Jailed Iranian Nobel prize winner Narges Mohammadi ‘between life and death’

TL;DR

  • Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is hospitalized under guard due to a heart condition.
  • Supporters state Mohammadi is 'between life and death' and fear for her life.
  • She has reportedly suffered two suspected heart attacks in prison since March.
  • Mohammadi was most recently arrested in December for her activism.
  • Her health has significantly degraded, with weight loss and difficulty speaking.
  • Supporters are requesting her transfer to Tehran for treatment by her personal medical team.
  • Calls are being made for international leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, to intervene.