Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison. Supporters say she began a hunger strike on February 2.
apnews.comHere are the latest updates on Narges Mohammadi based on recent reporting:
- Reports indicate she faced new legal actions in Iran, including a prison sentence extension in 2026, with supporters noting a hunger strike began around early February 2026. This suggests ongoing restrictions on her freedom and continued international attention to her case.[10]
- Earlier in late 2025, there were reports of her temporary release for medical reasons followed by concerns that continued health issues could be jeopardized by a return to prison, as highlighted by rights groups and supporters. This underscores persistent health-related vulnerabilities tied to her detention status.[1]
- International organizations have repeatedly called for her release or humane treatment, citing her as a prisoner of conscience and urging medical care and due process, including UN and NGO statements in prior years that continue to shape advocacy around her case.[3][4]
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