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Iran 'violently' arrested Nobel-prize winning activist Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Iranian women's rights activist, was reportedly 'violently' arrested by security forces during a memorial ceremony for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad. Mohammadi, who had been temporarily released from prison, was detained alongside other activists, including Sepideh Gholian, as they gathered to honor Alikordi, whose recent death has raised suspicions among rights groups. Footage from the event shows Mohammadi addressing the crowd and leading chants against the government, defying the country's mandatory dress code for women. Despite years of imprisonment and separation from her family, Mohammadi has continued her activism, challenging the authorities and calling for change in Iran.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-violently-arrested-nobel-prize-winning-activist-narges-mohammadi-supporters-say/
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