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Nobel Peace Prize committee condemns "brutal" arrest of Iranian laureate Narges Mohammadi

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Posted on December 12, 2025

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OSLO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was arrested in a "brutal" manner in Iran and must be released immediately, the Norwegian Nobel

Nobel Committee Demands Release of Narges Mohammadi

OSLO, ‌Dec 12 (Reuters) - ‍Iranian ‌human rights activist and ⁠Nobel ‌Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi ⁠was arrested in a "brutal" ​manner in Iran and ‌must ⁠be released immediately, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, ​which awards the prize, said on Friday.

Mohammadi was ​awarded ‍the award ​in 2023, following her three-decade campaign for women's rights and the ⁠abolition of the death ​penalty in Iran.

(Reporting by Gwladys Fouché, editing ‌by Anna Ringstrom and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen)

Key Takeaways

  • Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, was arrested in Iran.
  • The Nobel Committee condemns the 'brutal' arrest.
  • Mohammadi is known for her women's rights activism.
  • She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023.
  • The Committee calls for her immediate release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is an international award given annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts.

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