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Narges Mohammadi: Human Rights Activist Assaulted in Prison
Discover the courageous story of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist who faced brutal assaults in prison. Learn about her fight for justice and the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran.
Narges Mohammadi: A Voice for Human Rights Under Siege
The esteemed Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, recently faced a brutal assault by prison guards, raising alarming concerns about her safety and health. This incident occurred just last week, as reported by her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, on Thursday.
Mr. Nili disclosed the disturbing details regarding the violence inflicted upon Ms. Mohammadi, emphasizing the urgent need for medical attention and legal representation that have been unjustly denied to her. He shared that her cellmates have been in communication regarding her troubling condition. “My client has reported that she was subjected to beatings and now bears visible bruises on her body,” Mr. Nili stated, as quoted by the reform-oriented Emtedad news outlet.
Despite the prison doctor’s recommendations for immediate medical care, Mr. Nili expressed his frustration, stating, “Given my client’s pre-existing heart condition, she has yet to be transferred to a hospital for necessary treatment.” This lack of medical attention highlights the serious neglect of her health needs.
For the past nine months, the prison authorities have implemented a strict regimen of isolation against Ms. Mohammadi, stripping her of fundamental rights such as making phone calls and receiving visits from family and legal counsel.
At 52 years old, Ms. Mohammadi stands as Iran’s most prominent advocate for human rights and women’s rights. She is currently serving a 10-year sentence in the infamous Evin Prison due to her relentless efforts to promote human rights, which have been deemed as threats to national security by the authorities. Her remarkable work in the face of adversity earned her the prestigious 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
From within the confines of the women’s ward of the prison, Ms. Mohammadi has not remained silent. She has actively organized workshops, discussions, protests, and sit-ins to challenge the government’s human rights violations, proving that even in the darkest of circumstances, the fight for justice continues.