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Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Transferred Without Notice to Northern Iran Prison
world11 days ago

Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Transferred Without Notice to Northern Iran Prison

Iranian authorities moved Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi from Mashhad to a northern Zanjan prison without informing her family or lawyer, amid ongoing health concerns after a hunger strike and reports of violence during arrest; she faces additional prison terms for national security and propaganda, and the Nobel Committee has condemned mistreatment reports.

Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi hit with extended seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence
world17 days ago

Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi hit with extended seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence

Nobel Peace Prize recipient Narges Mohammadi was handed seven-and-a-half years in a Mashhad court (six years for 'gathering and collusion' and 1.5 years for 'propaganda'), plus a two-year travel ban and two-year exile, with supporters calling the hearing a sham; she has health concerns, a hunger strike, and the total time she has been ordered to spend in prison is now about 44 years.

Iran Threatens Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Crackdown and War
world7 months ago

Iran Threatens Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Crackdown and War

Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist and Nobel laureate, has reported threats of 'physical elimination' by Iran, highlighting the risks faced by critics of the regime amid escalating threats and plots against dissidents both domestically and abroad. The Iranian government has not commented, but concerns about her safety and the broader threat to Iranian critics have increased, especially with recent reports of Iran's increased efforts to target opponents overseas.

Iran's Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Granted 21-Day Medical Release
world-news1 year ago

Iran's Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Granted 21-Day Medical Release

Iran has temporarily released Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel Laureate, from prison for a period of 21 days. Mohammadi, known for her advocacy against the death penalty and for women's rights, has been imprisoned multiple times by Iranian authorities. Her temporary release is seen as a significant development in the ongoing human rights discourse in Iran.

Iran Temporarily Frees Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Medical Treatment
world-news1 year ago

Iran Temporarily Frees Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Medical Treatment

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been temporarily released from prison for three weeks on medical grounds after undergoing surgery. Her family and supporters are calling for her permanent release, citing her fragile health. Mohammadi, a prominent women's rights activist, has been imprisoned since 2021 and has faced multiple arrests and sentences over the years. The UN and the Norwegian Nobel Committee have urged Iran to end her imprisonment and ensure proper medical care. Mohammadi's temporary release follows her Nobel recognition for opposing women's oppression in Iran.

Iran Temporarily Frees Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Medical Leave
world-news1 year ago

Iran Temporarily Frees Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Medical Leave

Iranian authorities have temporarily released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi from prison for 21 days to recover from surgery for suspected cancer, a decision criticized by her family as insufficient. Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, has been imprisoned for over a decade, accused of acting against national security. Her family and supporters argue she is a political prisoner targeted for her advocacy for women's rights and democracy. The temporary release is a suspension of her sentence, not a medical furlough, meaning she will serve additional time upon return.

Iran Adds to Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi's Prison Sentence
human-rights2 years ago

Iran Adds to Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi's Prison Sentence

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional 15 months in prison, along with two years of exile, a travel ban, and restrictions on social-political activities and smartphone use. This is her fifth conviction since 2021 and her third while incarcerated. The sentencing comes amidst denial by the Iranian government of widespread allegations of sexual assaults against detainees, and follows the temporary release on bail of two journalists who covered the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.

"Iran Sentences Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi to Extended Prison Term"
human-rights2 years ago

"Iran Sentences Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi to Extended Prison Term"

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional 15 months in prison, making it her fifth conviction since March 2021. Accused of spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic, she has already spent 12 years in jail and faces a total of 31 years in prison. The verdict also orders her to spend two years in exile outside Tehran, bans her from traveling abroad and joining political or social groups, and prohibits her from having a mobile phone for two years. Despite the threats and arrests, the 51-year-old human rights activist continues her work, which led to her winning the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

Iranian Journalists Face New Hijab Case After Temporary Release
human-rights2 years ago

Iranian Journalists Face New Hijab Case After Temporary Release

Iran has launched new proceedings against two female journalists for appearing without hijab after their temporary release from prison, following their reporting on the death of Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa Amini. Additionally, imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi's sentence has been extended for an additional 15 months for allegedly spreading propaganda against Iran, with further restrictions imposed upon her release.

Iranian Activist's Children Accept Nobel, Slam 'Despotic' Regime
human-rights2 years ago

Iranian Activist's Children Accept Nobel, Slam 'Despotic' Regime

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, had her children accept the award on her behalf and deliver a speech denouncing the oppressive Iranian government. Mohammadi, a prominent advocate against the compulsory hijab and the death penalty, has been held in Tehran's Evin prison since 2021. Her children, living in exile in France, read a speech she smuggled out of her cell, highlighting the struggle for women's rights and criticizing the government's repression, lack of judicial independence, and corruption. A chair was symbolically left empty at the ceremony, and Mohammadi observed a hunger strike in solidarity with the Baha'i community.

"Nobel Peace Prize accepted by children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi"
world2 years ago

"Nobel Peace Prize accepted by children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi"

The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, reading out a speech she had written behind bars in Tehran's Evin Prison. Mohammadi, who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize in October for her decades of human rights activism, has been on a hunger strike in solidarity with the Baha'i religious minority and to protest the compulsory wearing of the hijab. She also refused medical treatment that required her to wear a hijab, further demonstrating her resolve. Mohammadi's children, who live in exile in France, have not seen her in eight years.