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Narges Mohammadi Launches Hunger Strike for Women's Rights

2/5/2026

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Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike in Iran to protest detention and conditions.
The family’s foundation says she began the strike on February 1 because of health concerns.
She was arrested in December during a memorial for a human rights lawyer.
She faces 36 years in prison on national security and propaganda charges.
Supporters view her as a political prisoner advocating for women's rights and democracy.

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Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike in Iran to protest detention and conditions.
The family’s foundation says she began the strike on February 1 because of health concerns.
She was arrested in December during a memorial for a human rights lawyer.
She faces 36 years in prison on national security and propaganda charges.
Supporters view her as a political prisoner advocating for women's rights and democracy.