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Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized
ByFarnaz Fassihi May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.

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Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Narges Mohammadi and several other Iranian activists were detained last Friday. She has been beaten, requiring emergency medical treatment, and accused of working with Israel, her family said.

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Iran Arrests Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Broader Crackdown
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The human rights activist was released on furlough from prison last year, but was detained again on Friday, along with several other human rights activists.

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Machado’s Peace Prize Is Latest Nobel Honor for Female Democracy Campaigners
ByHannah Beech October 10, 2025

Women in Iran, Liberia, Yemen and Myanmar have been recognized for their activism, occasionally while they were in prison and faced serious personal risk.

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