Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed further prison sentences of seven-and-a-half years by an Iranian court, her lawyer has said. The human rights activist was sentenced to six years for 'gathering and collusion', and one-and-a-half years for 'propaganda activities' by a court in the north-eastern city of Mashhad, Mostafa Nili announced on social media on Sunday.
Mohammadi was arrested in December for making 'provocative remarks' at a memorial ceremony, Iranian authorities said at the time. Her family reported that she was taken to hospital after being beaten during the arrest.
The 53-year-old was awarded the Nobel prize in 2023 for her work against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, said she also received a two-year ban on leaving the country and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, termed the recent hearing as a 'sham' and noted that Mohammadi had begun a hunger strike on 2 February. Nili reported that she had to be hospitalized due to severe health issues before being returned to confinement.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, stated she did not defend herself in court, believing the judiciary lacks legitimacy. He described the proceedings as a mere charade, with Mohammadi remaining silent and refusing to legitimize the process. Her daughter spoke out, expressing grave concern for her mother’s well-being.
Having already spent more than 10 years in prison, Mohammadi’s latest sentence brings her total prison time to 44 years. The Narges Foundation indicates that she has been imprisoned under multiple sentences since 2021, amid a broader crackdown on dissent and human rights activism in Iran. Her most recent arrest occurred during a memorial for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, whose suspicious death has also drawn public scrutiny and calls for an investigation.
Mohammadi was arrested in December for making 'provocative remarks' at a memorial ceremony, Iranian authorities said at the time. Her family reported that she was taken to hospital after being beaten during the arrest.
The 53-year-old was awarded the Nobel prize in 2023 for her work against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, said she also received a two-year ban on leaving the country and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, termed the recent hearing as a 'sham' and noted that Mohammadi had begun a hunger strike on 2 February. Nili reported that she had to be hospitalized due to severe health issues before being returned to confinement.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, stated she did not defend herself in court, believing the judiciary lacks legitimacy. He described the proceedings as a mere charade, with Mohammadi remaining silent and refusing to legitimize the process. Her daughter spoke out, expressing grave concern for her mother’s well-being.
Having already spent more than 10 years in prison, Mohammadi’s latest sentence brings her total prison time to 44 years. The Narges Foundation indicates that she has been imprisoned under multiple sentences since 2021, amid a broader crackdown on dissent and human rights activism in Iran. Her most recent arrest occurred during a memorial for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, whose suspicious death has also drawn public scrutiny and calls for an investigation.
