Narges Mohammadi, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was violently arrested in Iran last week while attending a memorial ceremony. Following her detention, she was reportedly hospitalized twice due to severe baton blows to her head and neck, as described in a brief phone call to her family. Her supporters, including prominent civil society activists, have called for her immediate and unconditional release, expressing grave concerns about her health and the lack of information regarding her whereabouts.

Mohammadi remains in detention, with her family and foundation reporting that she does not know which security authority is holding her and that she faces accusations of cooperating with a foreign government. Her health has been a longstanding concern, with previous reports of heart attacks and surgery while imprisoned. The Nobel laureate was honored for her advocacy for women's rights and human rights in Iran, a recognition that has drawn condemnation from Iranian authorities.