Iranian authorities have detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, according to rights groups who describe her arrest as "violent" and a serious infringement on human rights. The 53-year-old was taken into custody while attending a memorial ceremony in the northeastern city of Mashhad, honoring a recently deceased human rights lawyer.
Mohammadi's detention comes amid an increased crackdown on activists and civil society figures in Iran, which faces economic pressures, sanctions, and heightened regional tensions. Supporters claim that she was violently detained by security forces along with several other activists at the ceremony, aimed at paying tribute to Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer who died under unclear circumstances.
The Narges Foundation has called for Mohammadi's immediate release, stating her arrest constitutes a serious violation of fundamental freedoms. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has also weighed in on the matter, urging Iranian authorities to clarify Mohammadi's whereabouts and ensure her safety before releasing her without conditions.
Mohammadi was granted temporary medical leave from prison last December due to longstanding health issues, including surgery for a bone lesion and ongoing cardiac care. Her doctors recently advised an extension of this leave for at least six months. However, the Free Narges Coalition warned that returning to prison would severely impact her physical well-being.
Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times in total and convicted five times, with cumulative sentences exceeding 30 years. The latest arrest follows a previous imprisonment in 2021 after attending a memorial for a protester killed during nationwide demonstrations.
Mohammadi's detention comes amid an increased crackdown on activists and civil society figures in Iran, which faces economic pressures, sanctions, and heightened regional tensions. Supporters claim that she was violently detained by security forces along with several other activists at the ceremony, aimed at paying tribute to Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer who died under unclear circumstances.
The Narges Foundation has called for Mohammadi's immediate release, stating her arrest constitutes a serious violation of fundamental freedoms. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has also weighed in on the matter, urging Iranian authorities to clarify Mohammadi's whereabouts and ensure her safety before releasing her without conditions.
Mohammadi was granted temporary medical leave from prison last December due to longstanding health issues, including surgery for a bone lesion and ongoing cardiac care. Her doctors recently advised an extension of this leave for at least six months. However, the Free Narges Coalition warned that returning to prison would severely impact her physical well-being.
Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times in total and convicted five times, with cumulative sentences exceeding 30 years. The latest arrest follows a previous imprisonment in 2021 after attending a memorial for a protester killed during nationwide demonstrations.
. I mean, come on Iranian authorities... Narges Mohammadi was just trying to pay her respects and now she's gone? It's like they're trying to silence anyone who speaks out against them. I'm literally worried about her health too, she's been dealing with some serious medical issues and now they're gonna send her back to prison? That's just cruel 
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. it's so frustrating to see someone who has dedicated her life to promoting peace and justice get locked up like this. the fact that she was violently detained at a memorial ceremony for a fellow activist is just sickening 
. someone needs to take responsibility for this 
. how can you expect people to trust in the system when it's clear that activists are being silenced? 
! Narges Mohammadi's detention is totally unacceptable and I'm sending all my love to her family and friends #JusticeForNarges #FreeNarges #HumanRightsMatters 
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, she needs that medical leave for at least six months and shouldn't be put in harm's way by those authorities #MedicalLeaveMatters #SurgeryNotArrests 
. 30+ years of cumulative sentences? That's insane! Mohammadi has already been arrested 13 times... enough is enough 
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. We need to keep raising our voices for human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world 
#UnitedForJustice #PeaceForAll 
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I'm thinking about Narges Mohammadi and her situation... it's just so sad to see someone who has dedicated their life to fighting for human rights be treated like this 
. I mean, can't they see how important her work is? 
It's not just about her, it's about the whole Iranian people who are suffering under the current regime.
, but at the same time, I don't want to see her get any more upset than she already is 
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Anyone else feeling this way? 
They're probably more worried about suppressing dissent and maintaining their grip on power. 
I mean, 30 years of cumulative sentences is just insane... what's she even supposed to do in prison again? 
The world needs to keep an eye on this situation for Narges Mohammadi, we can't just sit back and watch her slip away. 
, I'm so worried about Narges Mohammadi, she's been through so much already 
And it's not even like she was trying to cause any trouble, she's a Nobel Peace Prize winner for crying out loud! 
What's going on in Iran, it's like they're not respecting human life at all 
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