Iran Sentences Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi to Six Years in Prison
Summary
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to six years in prison for her involvement in anti-government protests and propaganda activities, with additional travel restrictions imposed. Despite repeated imprisonments, she remains active in advocating for women's rights and against the death penalty.
Key Points
- Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to six years in prison for participating in anti-government protests.
- She received an additional one-and-a-half-year sentence for propaganda activities and a two-year travel ban to Khosf city.
- Mohammadi has been repeatedly imprisoned over 25 years for campaigning against the death penalty and mandatory dress codes in Iran.
- She continues to protest and go on hunger strikes even while in prison, championing women's rights and governmental accountability.
