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 Peace Prize in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili stated that Mohammadi has also received a two-year travel ban and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, described the recent hearing as a 'sham' and noted that she has been on a hunger strike since February 2. Nili mentioned that Mohammadi was taken to the hospital three days ago due to her poor physical condition before being returned to detention.
As her husband, Taghi Rahmani, pointed out, she refused to defend herself during the trial, asserting that the judiciary lacked legitimacy and that the proceedings were a mere charade with a predetermined outcome. He also characterized the sentence as 'cruel and very unfair,' urging international human rights organizations to respond to this injustice.
Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed her grave concerns for her mother's well-being. With more than ten years already spent in prison, the latest ruling reportedly brings Mohammadi's total prison time to 44 years, as she continues to serve a previous 13-year sentence for 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security,' allegations she denies.
In context, her arrest came while she was attending a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian authorities' actions continue to elicit global calls for justice and the protection of human rights in Iran.
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 Peace Prize in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili stated that Mohammadi has also received a two-year travel ban and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, described the recent hearing as a 'sham' and noted that she has been on a hunger strike since February 2. Nili mentioned that Mohammadi was taken to the hospital three days ago due to her poor physical condition before being returned to detention.
As her husband, Taghi Rahmani, pointed out, she refused to defend herself during the trial, asserting that the judiciary lacked legitimacy and that the proceedings were a mere charade with a predetermined outcome. He also characterized the sentence as 'cruel and very unfair,' urging international human rights organizations to respond to this injustice.
Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed her grave concerns for her mother's well-being. With more than ten years already spent in prison, the latest ruling reportedly brings Mohammadi's total prison time to 44 years, as she continues to serve a previous 13-year sentence for 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security,' allegations she denies.
In context, her arrest came while she was attending a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian authorities' actions continue to elicit global calls for justice and the protection of human rights in Iran.
