Nobel Laureate Raises Alarm Over French Detainee's Health in Iran
Narges Mohammadi expresses deep concern for Cécile Kohler, held in isolation under harsh conditions since 2022, calling her treatment akin to torture.
- Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has voiced serious concerns about the deteriorating health of French detainee Cécile Kohler, who has been held in isolation in Tehran's Evin prison since 2022.
- Mohammadi described Kohler's conditions as 'real torture,' citing reports of extreme physical weakness and the lack of outdoor access or movement for extended periods.
- Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris were arrested in May 2022 on charges of espionage, allegations their families strongly deny, with France labeling them 'state hostages.'
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the detention conditions as violations of international law, equating them to acts of torture, and ruled out negotiations with Iran until the hostages' situations are resolved.
- This development comes as France and other European powers prepare for talks with Iran on its nuclear program, while tensions over Iran's regional policies and alliances persist.
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