Iranian human rights defender Narges Muhammedi started a hunger strike in prison. This was reported by Associated press in relation to the prisoner’s relatives and friends.
According to the agency, Mohammadi decided to go on a hunger strike in protest after he and other prisoners were banned from receiving medical care.
A campaign statement supporting Narges obtained by the AP said the woman’s attorney had been trying for weeks to transfer her to a medical facility for a heart and lung evaluation. The report also states that Muhammadi’s family and loved ones are concerned about his situation.
An Iranian activist and vice president of the human rights center “Defenders of Human Rights” in October rewarded Nobel Peace Prize – 2023.
It was noted that the Muhammadi Award was given “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and for supporting human rights and freedoms.” In 2023, the jackpot reached 11 million Swedish crowns (about $1 million).
Later US President Joe Biden in the name Iranian authorities will release the human rights defender. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously stated that awarding the Nobel Prize to Muhammadi was a political act.
Previously Muhammad appreciated awards him the Nobel Peace Prize.