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Iranian Dissident Shot in Netherlands; Authorities Investigate Attack

3/23/2026

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Mohamed (Mohi) Shafiei, an Iranian dissident who works in the ICT department at the Police Services Center in Schoonhoven, was shot in the Netherlands on Thursday morning in what authorities say could be a regime-mandated attack and is seriously injured.
Police said a special investigation team is working to identify the shooter.
Shafiei has a strong social media presence advocating for human rights in Iran.

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Mohamed (Mohi) Shafiei, an Iranian dissident who works in the ICT department at the Police Services Center in Schoonhoven, was shot in the Netherlands on Thursday morning in what authorities say could be a regime-mandated attack and is seriously injured.
Police said a special investigation team is working to identify the shooter.
Shafiei has a strong social media presence advocating for human rights in Iran.