Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Additional Seven Years in Prison Amid Iran's Crackdown on Dissent
In a devastating turn of events, Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional seven years in prison after beginning a hunger strike. The Iranian government's brutal crackdown on dissent continues, with nationwide protests and the deaths of thousands at the hands of security forces still fresh in the minds of many.
Mohammadi's supporters confirmed that she had received the new convictions on Saturday, which include six years for "gathering and collusion" and one and a half years for propaganda. She will also face a two-year travel ban. The sentence comes as Iran is engaged in nuclear negotiations with the US to avoid a military strike, with its top diplomat boasting of Tehran's ability to "say no to the great powers".
Mohammadi has been on hunger strike since February 2nd, drawing attention to her case and highlighting the plight of human rights activists in Iran. Her supporters had warned that she would be at risk of being returned to prison after receiving a temporary furlough last December due to medical concerns.
Despite her health issues, including multiple heart attacks and a bone lesion feared to be cancerous, Mohammadi continued to advocate for human rights and speak out against the Iranian government. Her activism includes supporting the nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, where women have defied the government by not wearing the hijab.
Iranian officials have signaled a hardline stance against all dissent, making Mohammadi's sentence particularly concerning. The Nobel laureate is expected to be temporarily released on bail for medical treatment, but her case highlights the dire situation faced by human rights activists in Iran who continue to face persecution and imprisonment under the regime.
The international community has condemned Iran's actions, with many calling for Mohammadi's release and an end to the government's brutal suppression of dissent. As tensions between Iran and Western powers escalate, Mohammadi's case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who dare to challenge the status quo in Tehran.
In a devastating turn of events, Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional seven years in prison after beginning a hunger strike. The Iranian government's brutal crackdown on dissent continues, with nationwide protests and the deaths of thousands at the hands of security forces still fresh in the minds of many.
Mohammadi's supporters confirmed that she had received the new convictions on Saturday, which include six years for "gathering and collusion" and one and a half years for propaganda. She will also face a two-year travel ban. The sentence comes as Iran is engaged in nuclear negotiations with the US to avoid a military strike, with its top diplomat boasting of Tehran's ability to "say no to the great powers".
Mohammadi has been on hunger strike since February 2nd, drawing attention to her case and highlighting the plight of human rights activists in Iran. Her supporters had warned that she would be at risk of being returned to prison after receiving a temporary furlough last December due to medical concerns.
Despite her health issues, including multiple heart attacks and a bone lesion feared to be cancerous, Mohammadi continued to advocate for human rights and speak out against the Iranian government. Her activism includes supporting the nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, where women have defied the government by not wearing the hijab.
Iranian officials have signaled a hardline stance against all dissent, making Mohammadi's sentence particularly concerning. The Nobel laureate is expected to be temporarily released on bail for medical treatment, but her case highlights the dire situation faced by human rights activists in Iran who continue to face persecution and imprisonment under the regime.
The international community has condemned Iran's actions, with many calling for Mohammadi's release and an end to the government's brutal suppression of dissent. As tensions between Iran and Western powers escalate, Mohammadi's case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who dare to challenge the status quo in Tehran.
. Seven more years in prison? It's like they're trying to break her spirit. I mean, she's already been through so much - multiple heart attacks and a suspected bone cancer diagnosis, yet she keeps fighting for human rights. The Iranian government is being super harsh on dissent, it's like they're silencing anyone who dares to speak out against them 
. I'm really worried about Narges' health now, I hope she gets the medical treatment she needs soon 
. The international community should keep putting pressure on Iran to release her and end this human rights crisis 
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this is so unfair 
narges mohammadi was just trying to speak out for human rights and now she's gonna get 7 more years behind bars 
i feel like we're living in some dystopian novel where activists are being silenced and punished for speaking truth 
the international community needs to do something about this 
like, what's the point of having a nobel peace prize if you're just gonna give it to someone who can't even leave their country without getting arrested 
. And it's not just Narges, thousands of others are getting persecuted just because they're speaking out against the government. The international community needs to keep putting pressure on them to stop this crackdown 
. I feel so bad for her supporters who have been with her through all this - they must be going crazy with worry 
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I don't think Narges Mohammadi should be released on bail, she's been playing with fire for years and now it's time she faces the consequences. All this fuss about human rights is just a bunch of people making excuses for her to keep stirring up trouble. The Iranian government has every right to crack down on dissent, it's not like they're being unreasonable. And let's be real, if the US was really serious about stopping Iran's nuclear program, they'd be doing more than just talking, they should be leading by example. 
... and these new convictions sound super fishy to me too - six years for "gathering and collusion" seems like a pretty vague charge to me 
... the fact that Iran is still trying to play hard to get with the US while locking up its own citizens is wild 
.. i guess it just goes to show how far they're willing to go to silence anyone who questions their authority 
her fight for human rights and freedom in iran is still inspiring me to this day 
the world needs to keep speaking out against their brutal actions and stand in solidarity with narges and all the brave activists like her 
. We need to keep speaking out and raising awareness about human rights in Iran, not gonna let this government silence us 
and btw, Mohammadi was already on hunger strike, did they really need to add 7 more years? that's just cruel. 
meanwhile i'll just link to this article for you: 
narges mohammadi deserves so much better than that 
and what about all those deaths at the hands of security forces? who's gonna hold these ppl accountable? 
. It's heartbreaking to see her fighting for life on hunger strike, while getting more years added to her prison sentence 
. This is a clear example of how the Iranian regime uses punishment as a tool to silence dissenting voices 
. We need to keep amplifying Mohammadi's message and raising awareness about the human rights crisis in Iran 
I just hope the international community keeps putting pressure on Iran to let her go 