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Originally Published 27 days ago — by BBC
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was violently arrested and hospitalized after being attacked by plainclothes agents during a memorial ceremony, raising international concern over her treatment and the state of human rights in Iran.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by France 24
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was hospitalized twice after being subjected to heavy blows by security forces during her re-arrest in Iran, amid ongoing protests and accusations of brutality, highlighting her long-standing fight for women's rights and her recent detention following her criticism of authorities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Narges Mohammadi's children accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, delivering her acceptance speech that was written from her cell in Iran's Evin Prison. Mohammadi was awarded the prize for her decades of human rights activism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Democracy Now!
The children of Iranian human rights leader Narges Mohammadi accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, reading her speech which was smuggled out of prison. Mohammadi started a hunger strike in solidarity with the persecuted Baha'i religious minority in Iran.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, denounced Iran's "tyrannical and anti-women religious" government in her acceptance speech read by her children in Norway. Mohammadi, who has campaigned against the compulsory hijab and the death penalty, has been held in Tehran's Evin prison since 2021. Her 17-year-old twins, living in exile in France, received the award on her behalf and delivered her speech, expressing pessimism about seeing their mother again. The prize recognizes the brave women in Iran and worldwide fighting for human rights and an end to discrimination against women. Mohammadi is currently on a hunger strike in solidarity with the Baha'i community, Iran's largest religious minority.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
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.