Supporters report that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been detained by Iranian authorities, according to a Dubai dispatch. The details of the detention — including charges, timing and location — have not been disclosed. Human rights campaigners are calling for information about her whereabouts and demanding her immediate release. Iranian officials had not commented publicly at the time of the report.
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Reportedly Detained in Iran, Supporters Say
Supporters say Iranian authorities have arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, according to a dispatch from Dubai. The circumstances of the reported detention — including any charges, timing and location — have not been disclosed.
Mohammadi, a prominent human rights campaigner, has long been a vocal critic of restrictions on civil liberties in Iran. Her supporters and international rights groups are demanding information about her whereabouts and calling for her immediate and unconditional release.
Calls For Transparency And Safety
Human rights advocates have urged Iranian authorities to provide clear details about the detention, ensure Mohammadi's safety, and grant her access to legal counsel. They are also appealing to international observers and governments to press for transparency and the protection of her rights under international law.
Note: The report stems from supporters and was filed via Dubai; Iranian authorities had not publicly commented at the time of the dispatch.
We will update this story as more verified information becomes available.
