“Canadians are relieved that Dr. Hoodfar has been released from jail and will soon be reunited with her family, friends and colleagues,” Trudeau said in a prepared statement. “The Government of Canada has been actively and constructively engaged at the highest levels in Dr. Hoodfar’s case – since her ordeal began – working for her release and return to Canada,” Trudeau said. The Concordia University professor was being investigated for “dabbling in feminism,” they said. “In the absence of diplomatic representation of its own in Iran, Canada worked closely with others who were instrumental in helping secure Dr. Hoodfar’s release – most notably Oman, Italy and Switzerland,” Trudeau said. Details of the exact charges against the retired Concordia University professor are unknown and no trial date had been announced.

Source: thestar September 26, 2016 14:32 UTC