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Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to 7.5 Years

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iran sentenced activist Narges Mohammadi to 7.5 years in prison after her hunger strike protesting detention conditions.
Mohammadi, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, has experienced severe health issues, including heart attacks.
She was arrested during a memorial for fellow activist Khosrow Alikordi, whose death raised concerns.
Her lawyer stated she received additional sentences for “assembly and conspiracy” and must reside in Khaf after release.
Mohammadi's family is worried as she has not seen her children since 2015 amid ongoing regime crackdowns on dissent.

History

Historical Context

Since 2009, the Iranian government has intensified its repression of human rights activists, exemplified by Narges Mohammadi's 7.5-year prison sentence for dissent. This crackdown followed the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran's revelations of systemic abuses, highlighting a troubling trend of activism met with severe consequences, which continues to draw global attention to Iran's human rights violations.

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Story summary

Iran sentenced activist Narges Mohammadi to 7.5 years in prison after her hunger strike protesting detention conditions.
Mohammadi, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, has experienced severe health issues, including heart attacks.
She was arrested during a memorial for fellow activist Khosrow Alikordi, whose death raised concerns.
Her lawyer stated she received additional sentences for “assembly and conspiracy” and must reside in Khaf after release.
Mohammadi's family is worried as she has not seen her children since 2015 amid ongoing regime crackdowns on dissent.

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