The World Council for Health is becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh. Iris was scheduled to present an update on Singapore during the WCH SAM22 Summit on Saturday but was unable to due to her arrest.
Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh hospitalised, faces more serious charge https://t.co/o1IX49vIqE
— The Straits Times (@straits_times) January 28, 2022
Refused bail, Iris was due to be publicly charged on Friday. We have learned that Iris is currently hospitalized. Authorities have not disclosed why or where exactly she is.
Iris Koh has been charged with one count of conspiracy to cheat MOH and remanded.
— Lydia Lam (@LydiaLamCNA) January 23, 2022
As far as I can see, they opened the court just to charge her – hers is the only case listed for today.
Courts don’t usually open on Sundays. https://t.co/djl3gIjsi1
When peaceful advocates of human rights are arrested and hospitalized, it becomes more clear that mandates and restrictions have little to do with keeping people safe. History has shown us that tyranny and persecution are never the answer.
'Healing The Divide' founder Iris Koh slapped with upgraded charges that come with longer jail time https://t.co/kjeAM6URuc pic.twitter.com/zbsrYD6dll
— Mothership.sg (@MothershipSG) January 28, 2022
According to Healing the Divide’s website, the organization stands for “unity, truth and empathy.” World Council for Health stands with Iris Koh.