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Prominent Iraqi Women's Rights Leader Shot Dead in Baghdad

3/3/2026

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Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was shot outside her Baghdad home on March 2, 2026.
Two unidentified gunmen attacked her around 9:00 AM local time.
She was rushed to the hospital and died from her injuries.
The Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq confirmed her passing, mourning the president.
The Communist Alternative Organization condemned the attack and stated no group has claimed responsibility.

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Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was shot outside her Baghdad home on March 2, 2026.
Two unidentified gunmen attacked her around 9:00 AM local time.
She was rushed to the hospital and died from her injuries.
The Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq confirmed her passing, mourning the president.
The Communist Alternative Organization condemned the attack and stated no group has claimed responsibility.