Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, her foundation has said.
The Narges Foundation reported that Ms. Mohammadi, 53, was detained in the eastern city of Mashhad, along with other activists.
The Nobel Committee expressed deep concern over Mohammadi's brutal arrest, urging authorities to clarify her whereabouts and ensure her safety. As of now, there has been no official comment from the Iranian government.
Ms. Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism against female oppression in Iran and her promotion of human rights.
In December 2024, she was released from jail for three weeks on medical grounds after being held in Tehran's infamous Evin prison since 2021. She was expected to be returned to prison shortly after her temporary release, where she was serving multiple sentences.
The latest arrest occurred while she attended a memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. Numerous other activists were detained at the ceremony, reportedly chanting slogans against the Iranian regime.
Taghi Rahmani, Mohammadi's husband, described the arrest as violent and indicative of an intensifying crackdown by Iranian authorities against dissent.
Mohammadi has condemned the Iranian government's increasing repression in recent months, particularly after a ceasefire with Israel. In a recent article for Time magazine, she highlighted the oppressive climate of surveillance and fear that activists face in Iran.
Throughout her lifelong advocacy for women's rights and freedom, Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times and sentenced to more than 36 years in prison and 154 lashes.
