Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Starts New Hunger Strike in Prison

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sanam MahooziFebruary 5, 2026 at 03:45 PM

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian rights activist, has begun a hunger strike in Evin prison in Tehran, Iran. The hunger strike, which began on Monday, is to protest her continued detention, poor prison conditions, and lack of contact with family and legal counsel. Mohammadi was arrested again in December after being temporarily released for medical treatment in 2024. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her activism against government repression and for women's rights, but was unable to attend the ceremony due to her imprisonment. Her family expresses grave concern for her health, citing existing heart problems, lung complications, and the need for specialized medical care following a recent surgery, which they allege is being denied.

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Iran

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