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 the hospital after being beaten during the arrest.
The 53-year-old was made a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, noted that 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, described the hearing on Saturday as a 'sham' and revealed that she had begun a hunger strike on 2 February.
Nili shared that Mohammadi had been taken to the hospital just days before due to her poor physical condition before being returned to the detention center.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, expressed that she did not offer any defense in court, believing that the judiciary lacks legitimacy. She views these proceedings as a mere charade with a pre-determined end, he stated. Meanwhile, her daughter, Kiana Rahmani, conveyed her grave concerns for her mother's wellbeing.
Having spent over 10 years in prison, the Narges Foundation states that Mohammadi's latest sentence has totaled her prison time to 44 years. Activism tracing back to dates of 2021 finds her serving a 13-year sentence for charges she denies, including 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security.'
The recent arrest occurred while she attended a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian government continues to face calls for an inquiry into his death, with human rights organizations highlighting the need for accountability regarding the treatment of activists like Mohammadi, who were reportedly attacked by state agents during the memorial incident.
The 53-year-old was made a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, noted that 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, described the hearing on Saturday as a 'sham' and revealed that she had begun a hunger strike on 2 February.
Nili shared that Mohammadi had been taken to the hospital just days before due to her poor physical condition before being returned to the detention center.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, expressed that she did not offer any defense in court, believing that the judiciary lacks legitimacy. She views these proceedings as a mere charade with a pre-determined end, he stated. Meanwhile, her daughter, Kiana Rahmani, conveyed her grave concerns for her mother's wellbeing.
Having spent over 10 years in prison, the Narges Foundation states that Mohammadi's latest sentence has totaled her prison time to 44 years. Activism tracing back to dates of 2021 finds her serving a 13-year sentence for charges she denies, including 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security.'
The recent arrest occurred while she attended a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian government continues to face calls for an inquiry into his death, with human rights organizations highlighting the need for accountability regarding the treatment of activists like Mohammadi, who were reportedly attacked by state agents during the memorial incident.
