Narges Mohammadi Transferred to Hospital After Seizure in Prison
Reports indicate that Narges Mohammadi, a detained civil activist, was transferred to hospital following a deterioration in her health condition.
In a message posted on Monday, Mordad 22, on Narges Mohammadi’s Facebook page, it was stated that Ms. Mohammadi suffered a severe seizure in her cell on Sunday night and, after confirmation by forensic medical examiners, was transferred to hospital on Monday for diagnosis and treatment.
In this message signed by Hamidreza Mohammadi, Narges Mohammadi’s brother, it stated: “Last month, during gallbladder surgery, doctors discovered a new problem in her digestive system caused by a gland in her stomach. It was supposed to immediately conduct necessary tests and diagnosis, but unfortunately Narges was discharged from the hospital immediately without any tests or treatment being performed in this regard.”
Ms. Mohammadi’s brother added: “Narges was continuously experiencing nausea and lost six kilograms of weight, and despite requests from treating physicians for her hospitalization, no arrangements were made until last night when Narges suffered a severe seizure in her cell.”
Meanwhile, Reza Khandan, husband of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a detained lawyer, wrote on his Facebook that Ms. Sotoudeh reported the critical condition of Narges Mohammadi.
Mr. Khandan wrote on Facebook that according to Ms. Sotoudeh, Narges Mohammadi suffered a seizure at five in the morning on Monday and was transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran. Ms. Sotoudeh also stated that continuing imprisonment in this physical condition is dangerous for Narges Mohammadi.
Taghi Rahmani, Ms. Mohammadi’s husband, criticized the rapid return of Ms. Mohammadi to prison last week while she still needed medical treatment, posting a message on social media: “Narges Mohammadi’s illness is concerning. Stop the process of disabling a human rights activist.”
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist, was sentenced in Ordibehesht last year to five years imprisonment on the charge of “assembly and conspiracy with intent to commit crimes against national security,” one year imprisonment on the charge of “propaganda activities against the system,” and ten years imprisonment on the charge of “forming and running an illegal group called Legam.”
The Judiciary announced that 10 years of this sentence will be executed.
The issuance and confirmation of this sentence in the appeals court led to severe criticism from human rights activists and several parliament members. These representatives wrote twice to judicial authorities seeking review of the violation of this sentence and reconsideration of Ms. Mohammadi’s case.
In the second letter, the representatives, stating that the issued sentence is disproportionate to the charges, wrote: “It appears that the imposed punishment is more intended to intimidate other social and political activists, and of course, usually this purpose is not achieved.”
Nevertheless, the judicial system refused to reconsider Narges Mohammadi’s case.
Narges Mohammadi was previously imprisoned due to her civil activities and defense of human rights.
Source: Voice of America
