"Nasrin Sotoudeh has represented many political prisoners, including opposition activists and women prosecuted for removing their mandatory headscarf, and has won awards including the 2012 Sakharov prize of the European parliament and the 2020 Right Livelihood award."
"Khandan said she was worried about her mother's health in case she was imprisoned again. After my mother went on hunger strike in prison; doctors discovered that she has a heart condition."
"Activists have already expressed fears that a rise in executions is taking place in Iran, which is being overshadowed by the war. At least 145 people are confirmed to have been killed in 2026 so far."
Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian human rights lawyer, was arrested in Tehran, with her family unaware of her whereabouts. Her daughter, Mehraveh Khandan, suspects the arrest relates to Sotoudeh's recent critical interviews about the government. The arrest occurred without prior warning, and all electronic devices were confiscated. Iran is experiencing a communications blackout, complicating the situation. Activists fear an increase in executions, with at least 145 confirmed deaths in 2026. Sotoudeh has a history of defending political prisoners and has faced multiple arrests for her activism.
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