Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi’s Hunger Strike Challenges Iran’s Regime
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi will commence a hunger strike in her Iranian prison cell as the award is bestowed in Oslo, Norway. The activist, recognized for her efforts against the oppression of women in Iran, aims to express solidarity with the persecuted Baha’i religious minority. Her gesture follows the lead of two Baha’i leaders, Mahvash Sabet and Fariba Kamalabadi, currently on hunger strikes. Mohammadi’s husband, Taghi Rahmani, explained that she intends to draw attention to the plight of this religious group. Previously imprisoned 13 times, Mohammadi has faced harsh sentences totaling 31 years and 154 lashes.
Notably, she played a pivotal role in the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement sparked by the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, triggering widespread protests. Mohammadi, detained since 2021, will be represented at the Nobel ceremony by her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiana, living in exile since 2015. Despite uncertain reunions, Ali remains optimistic about their victory, emphasizing his belief in the cause. Kiana, however, expresses doubt, anticipating increased restrictions due to her mother’s Nobel recognition. The twins will read a speech smuggled from their mother’s jail cell at the Nobel ceremony in Oslo.
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