""The Narges Foundation has received credible information that Narges Mohammadi was violently detained by security and police forces during the seventh-day memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi an hour ago," the post read. The foundation added that other human rights activists were also arrested, citing "unconfirmed reports," including Sepideh Qolian. Iran has yet to officially comment on the arrest. "The Narges Foundation calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained individuals who were attending a memorial ceremony to pay their respects and demonstrate solidarity," a statement read."
""Narges Mohammadi, who has campaigned for human rights in Iran for decades, has been in and out of jail for nearly 20 years due to her tireless advocacy in defiance of the Islamic Republic's regime. In 2023, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while in prison, serving a 13-year and nine-month sentence on charges of collusion against state security and propaganda against Iran's government. She received a three-week furlough in December 2024 over medical concerns but was able to remain outside prison si"
Narges Mohammadi was arrested by security and police forces during a seventh-day memorial ceremony for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, according to the Narges Foundation. The foundation said other activists, including Sepideh Qolian, were also detained, and called for their immediate and unconditional release, calling the arrests a serious violation of fundamental freedoms. Iran has not officially commented on the detentions. Mohammadi has campaigned for human rights for decades and has been jailed repeatedly over nearly 20 years. In 2023 she received the Nobel Peace Prize while serving a 13-year, nine-month sentence. She received a three-week medical furlough in December 2024.
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