Narges Mohammadi Arrested at Memorial, Iran Activists Detained
Update: 2025-12-12
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian activist, has been arrested at a memorial service for a fellow human rights lawyer, Khosrow Alikordi, who died under suspicious circumstances. Mohammadi, who was out of prison on medical furlough, was reportedly detained violently and is now facing the possibility of being sent back to finish her sentence. Her arrest, along with others, has been condemned as a serious violation of basic freedoms. Alikordi, a well-known human rights defender, had faced repeated arrests and threats from security forces. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised many questions, with over eighty lawyers demanding more information. Mohammadi, known for her activism and support of the nationwide protests against the Iranian government, was seen speaking without a hijab and leading chants for a publicly executed man.
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