Iran 'violently' arrests Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi
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- Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was violently arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial ceremony in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi, according to her supporters. This incident occurred shortly after she was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, and several other activists were also detained during the event.
- The arrest of Mohammadi, a prominent women's rights activist, highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Iran. Her recognition as a Nobel laureate underscores her significant role in advocating for human rights and gender equality, making her detention particularly alarming to her supporters and the international community.
- This event reflects a broader pattern of crackdowns on activists and dissenters in Iran, where authorities have increasingly targeted individuals advocating for women's rights and social freedoms. Recent arrests of marathon organizers for allowing women to compete without hijabs further illustrate the regime's strict enforcement of dress codes and its intolerance for challenges to its authority.
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