Concordia University Professor, Homa Hoodfar, has finally reached Montreal on Thursday morning after spending 112 days in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. Welcomed by friends, family and other supporters, Hoodfar mentioned at the Trudeau Airport that “I want to say it’s wonderful to be home,” adding that “I’ve had a bitter seven months, and the detention has left me weak and tired.”
In her remarks, Hoodfar extended her gratitude to the Trudeau government and the Omani government for helping secure her release, and extending their generous hospitality since Monday to help her recover. Moreover, Hoodfar thanked students and colleagues, “and especially civil society, human rights (advocates) and feminists who campaigned and mobilized for my freedom.” Speaking about her release, Hoodfar stated that “I didn’t feel I would be released until I was on the jet. In Iran, nothing is complete until it is complete.”
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