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In Iran, security forces have reportedly arrested Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi and other activists.
Narges Mohammadi was arrested in Iran.Image: keystone
In addition to Mohammadi, other well-known critics such as the political activist Sepideh Gholian were also taken into custody, according to a statement published on the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s X account, as well as Iranian human rights activists.
According to the information, the activists had gathered at a ceremony for the lawyer Chosrow Alikordi, who died a few days ago. The death of the defense attorney, who also represented political prisoners, has caused great consternation among Iranian human rights activists. At the same time, there was speculation about the circumstances of his death. The judiciary said in state media that he died of a heart attack at work.
Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. She received it for her fight against the oppression of women and against the death penalty in Iran as well as for her commitment to human rights and freedom. She most recently served a long prison sentence in the notorious Ewin Prison in Tehran. She was granted leave from prison about a year ago because of health problems. (dab/sda/dpa)