Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Arrested in Iran
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been arrested in Iran, according to her supporters.
The prominent women's rights activist was detained by Iranian security services. The arrest occurred at a memorial service.
Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. She has been imprisoned multiple times before for her activism.
Iranian authorities have not yet commented on the reported arrest.