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Iran Releases Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on Bail
Nasrin Sotoudeh, arrested in early April during a crackdown tied to the conflict with the United States and Israel, was freed on bail. Iranian news agencies and her daughter confirmed the release on Wednesday. The development comes days after imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi received a suspension of her sentence.
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Iran released prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on bail after her arrest in early April during a crackdown in the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranian news agencies and her daughter said on Wednesday. Nournews, affiliated with Iran's top security body, reported that Sotoudeh was freed on bail. The outlet did not refer to any charges she might still face.
Mehraveh Khandan, Sotoudeh's daughter, confirmed her mother's release in a post on social media. The release was reported on Wednesday. Sotoudeh had been arrested in early April. Al-Monitor reported that the detention occurred amid the heightened tensions.
Sotoudeh received the 2012 Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament. She has been jailed multiple times on security charges linked to her human rights advocacy. Iranian authorities have repeatedly targeted her for her legal work defending activists and protesters.
On Sunday, Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was moved to a hospital in Tehran after being granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy bail, a foundation run by her family said. The timing of the two cases underscores a pattern of temporary reprieves for high-profile prisoners amid international scrutiny.
Nasrin Sotoudeh's daughter, Mehraveh Khandan, used social media to share the news directly with supporters.
Her confirmation followed Nournews reporting the bail decision. The statements provided the first public verification that Sotoudeh had left custody. Nournews offered no additional details on the terms of the bail or any ongoing legal proceedings.
