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Two men from New York have been charged with plotting to assassinate an Iranian activist. The FBI uncovered the monthslong plan, which targeted the activist for their opposition to the Iranian government. The charges highlight ongoing threats faced by dissidents and the international reach of such plots.
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered her acceptance speech through her children at a ceremony in Oslo. In her speech, Mohammadi praised the determination of the Iranian people to dismantle the despotism of the Islamic Republic's regime. She highlighted the impact of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and called for Western governments to support democracy in Iran. Despite increasing restrictions on communication and her escalating prison sentences, Mohammadi's children expressed their commitment to the struggle for freedom and democracy.
Angelina Jolie expressed her honor in interviewing imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a brave Iranian prisoner of conscience, and shared her excitement about spreading awareness of Mohammadi's work. Mohammadi, currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin Prison since 2021, has faced mistreatment, beatings, and a recent hunger strike. Jolie discussed motherhood and the unbearable separation from her children, while Mohammadi spoke about the resilience of women in refugee camps and the vibrant life within Evin Prison.
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights and freedom. Mohammadi, who has been arrested 13 times and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes, is currently serving a 10-year sentence. Her determination to continue her work despite imprisonment serves as an inspiration within the activist community and among young people in Iran. The award highlights the ongoing struggle for women's rights in Iran and sheds light on the country's crackdown on dissent and social restrictions.