Statement on release of Canadian-Iranian Dr. Homa Hoodfar

(OTTAWA) - The Green Party of Canada released the following statement following the reported release of Dr. Homa Hoodfar from Iranian prison:

“I am hugely relieved at this news. Dr. Hoodfar's imprisonment was an outrage. Canadians will be overjoyed to welcome her home. I hope she can now receive the immediate medical attention she so desperately needs,” said Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands).

“Thanks to Canada’s diplomatic missions and our international partners for working so diligently to secure Dr. Hoodfar’s release. Our thoughts and prayers are now with Dr. Hoodfar and her family as she embarks on the long journey home.”

Find the Green Party's previous statement on Dr. Hoodfar's imprisonment here.

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For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Dan Palmer
Press Secretary | Attaché de presse
dan.palmer@greenparty.ca
m: (613) 614-4916