Concerns Raised by Activists Regarding the Health of Narges Mohammadi; This Situation Paves the Way for Her 'Silent Death'

A group of political and social activists expressed deep concern over the health condition of Narges Mohammadi in a statement released on Friday, November 4, which was obtained by Voice of America. The statement reads: 'Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist and winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, has long been in a very dangerous physical condition and urgently needs medical care, but despite repeated recommendations from doctors, the officials at Evin Prison have refused to send her to the hospital for various reasons.' According to the signatories of this statement, Narges Mohammadi suffers from serious heart problems and requires angiography and re-stenting. Furthermore, doctors have identified a suspicious mass in her chest that needs immediate examination, but in this emergency situation, her transfer to the hospital has been delayed three times since September, and the treatment process has been disrupted by security and judicial obstacles. The political and social activists noted in their statement: 'This neglect and delays, considering their consequences, can be interpreted as a policy of imposing a 'silent death' on Narges Mohammadi. This situation reflects a broader crisis for dozens of other political and civil prisoners in Iran.' They concluded by stating: 'We, the signatories of this statement, declare that the authorities of the Islamic Republic must immediately take the necessary actions to transfer Narges Mohammadi to the hospital and guarantee her access to medical care. We urge the international community and human rights activists and organizations inside and outside to pay special attention to this issue and take necessary actions as soon as possible to ensure that Narges Mohammadi's life is not sacrificed to oppressive policies.' Among the signatories of this statement are Hashem Aghajeri, Mojgan Inanlou, Zhila Baniyaghou, Hashem Khastar, Sepideh Rashno, Parvaneh Salehshouri, Hossein Karoubi, Mohammad Nourizad, Farhad Mithaemi, and Sedigheh Vosoughi. The 'Freedom for Narges' coalition has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi and her access to medical treatment.