Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed further prison sentences of seven-and-a-half years by an Iranian court, her lawyer has said.
The human rights activist was sentenced to six years for 'gathering and collusion', and one-and-a-half years for 'propaganda activities' by a court in the north-eastern city of Mashhad, Mostafa Nili announced on social media on Sunday.
Mohammadi was arrested in December for making 'provocative remarks' at a memorial ceremony, according to Iranian authorities, with her family stating she was taken to hospital after being beaten during the arrest.
At 53 years old, Mohammadi was recognized as a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran.
Nili reported that Mohammadi had also received a two-year ban on leaving the country and further exile to the eastern Khusf region. The Narges Foundation, an organization that supports her, condemned the recent hearing as a 'sham', noting that she began a hunger strike on 2 February.
Nili stated that Mohammadi had been taken to hospital recently due to her deteriorating physical condition before being returned to the detention center. Notably, he revealed that their conversation was abruptly disconnected when she began recounting how she was detained.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, stated that she offered no defense in court, believing the judiciary lacked legitimacy. He emphasized that she views the proceedings as a mere charade and did not partake in any aspect of the trial, leaving the court to solidify their verdicts without her participation.
Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed grave concern for her mother, who has spent over 10 years in prison, with the latest sentence bringing her total prison time to a staggering 44 years. Since 2021, she has been serving a 13-year sentence for 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security', charges she openly denies.
Her previous arrest was linked to a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Narges Foundation has reported that witnesses observed Mohammadi being assaulted by approximately 15 plainclothes agents during the memorial.
As authorities claim, Mohammadi was charged along with 39 others for allegedly encouraging disruptive chants among attendees. The ongoing saga surrounding her activism and the Iranian regime's crackdown raises significant international concern and calls for human rights advocacy.
The human rights activist was sentenced to six years for 'gathering and collusion', and one-and-a-half years for 'propaganda activities' by a court in the north-eastern city of Mashhad, Mostafa Nili announced on social media on Sunday.
Mohammadi was arrested in December for making 'provocative remarks' at a memorial ceremony, according to Iranian authorities, with her family stating she was taken to hospital after being beaten during the arrest.
At 53 years old, Mohammadi was recognized as a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran.
Nili reported that Mohammadi had also received a two-year ban on leaving the country and further exile to the eastern Khusf region. The Narges Foundation, an organization that supports her, condemned the recent hearing as a 'sham', noting that she began a hunger strike on 2 February.
Nili stated that Mohammadi had been taken to hospital recently due to her deteriorating physical condition before being returned to the detention center. Notably, he revealed that their conversation was abruptly disconnected when she began recounting how she was detained.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, stated that she offered no defense in court, believing the judiciary lacked legitimacy. He emphasized that she views the proceedings as a mere charade and did not partake in any aspect of the trial, leaving the court to solidify their verdicts without her participation.
Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed grave concern for her mother, who has spent over 10 years in prison, with the latest sentence bringing her total prison time to a staggering 44 years. Since 2021, she has been serving a 13-year sentence for 'propaganda activity against the state' and 'collusion against state security', charges she openly denies.
Her previous arrest was linked to a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Narges Foundation has reported that witnesses observed Mohammadi being assaulted by approximately 15 plainclothes agents during the memorial.
As authorities claim, Mohammadi was charged along with 39 others for allegedly encouraging disruptive chants among attendees. The ongoing saga surrounding her activism and the Iranian regime's crackdown raises significant international concern and calls for human rights advocacy.
