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, Iranian authorities said at the time. Her family stated she was taken to hospital after being beaten during her arrest.
The 53-year-old was made a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, revealed she had also been handed a two-year ban on leaving the country and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, described the hearing on Saturday as a sham and explained she had started a hunger strike on 2 February. Nili mentioned that Mohammadi was taken to the hospital three days ago due to her deteriorating health before being returned to the detention center.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, conveyed that she offered no defense in court as she believes this judiciary holds no legitimacy. She views these proceedings as a mere charade with a pre-determined end, he stated. Meanwhile, Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed grave concerns for her mother's safety.
This latest sentence adds to the over 10 years Mohammadi has already served. According to the Narges Foundation, the recent ruling escalates her total sentence to 44 years. She is already incarcerated for charges related to propaganda activity against the state and collusion against state security, both of which she denies.
The latest arrest followed her attendance at a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian authorities have faced international calls for an inquiry into his death. Mohammadi's arrest has drawn significant concern, with reports stating she was attacked by security forces during the memorial event.
Mohammadi was arrested in December for making provocative remarks at a memorial ceremony, Iranian authorities said at the time. Her family stated she was taken to hospital after being beaten during her arrest.
The 53-year-old was made a Nobel laureate in 2023 for her activism against female oppression in Iran. Nili, who spoke to Mohammadi for the first time since 14 December, revealed she had also been handed a two-year ban on leaving the country and two years of exile to the eastern Khusf region.
The Narges Foundation, which supports her, described the hearing on Saturday as a sham and explained she had started a hunger strike on 2 February. Nili mentioned that Mohammadi was taken to the hospital three days ago due to her deteriorating health before being returned to the detention center.
Mohammadi's husband, Taghi Rahmani, conveyed that she offered no defense in court as she believes this judiciary holds no legitimacy. She views these proceedings as a mere charade with a pre-determined end, he stated. Meanwhile, Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, expressed grave concerns for her mother's safety.
This latest sentence adds to the over 10 years Mohammadi has already served. According to the Narges Foundation, the recent ruling escalates her total sentence to 44 years. She is already incarcerated for charges related to propaganda activity against the state and collusion against state security, both of which she denies.
The latest arrest followed her attendance at a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Iranian authorities have faced international calls for an inquiry into his death. Mohammadi's arrest has drawn significant concern, with reports stating she was attacked by security forces during the memorial event.
