In 2024, Iran and Sweden were able to exchange several detainees. But Djalali’s name could not be noted by the authorities of his second country. According to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Tehran does not recognize Djalali’s Swedish nationality because of his dual nationality.
VUB professor sentenced to death in Iran: UN fears imminent execution of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali
In detention since 2016, he has not been able to have direct contact with his family since then. “This is the ninth time in a row that my family has had to celebrate Christmas and the New Year without me. My son was only 4 years old when I was arrested, today he is 13”Djalali told Swedish media SVT.
If the Swedish authorities come up against a wall in trying to free him, Ahmadreza Djalali’s health is also starting to worry. Since the start of his detention, the professor has lost more than 20 kg. During his exchange with SVT, he also claimed to suffer from gallstones, cardiac arrhythmia and chronic gastritis.
