Narges Mohammadi's Instagram page announced on Saturday, June 9, that this imprisoned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate has refused to attend her court session. Mustafa Nili, Narges Mohammadi's lawyer, wrote on the social media platform 'X': 'Ms. Narges Mohammadi's court session was held in Branch 29 without her presence,' adding, 'As her lawyer, I presented my defense. The charge against her is propaganda against the regime, which includes her statements regarding Dina Ghalibaf, her opinions on boycotting the parliamentary elections, and more.' Ms. Mohammadi, who has been convicted three times for recounting abuse in court, was supposed to be tried for the fourth time on June 9, 1403 (June 9, 2024). Over the past three decades, she has been repeatedly arrested and imprisoned, and in her latest legal case, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for 'propaganda against the regime' and is currently in Evin Prison in Tehran. Narges Mohammadi's request to the people of Iran: Join the campaign against sexual violence by the Islamic Republic. Dozens of activists supporting Narges Mohammadi: The Islamic Republic has used sexual violence as a tool of repression.
Narges Mohammadi Refuses to Attend Her Court Session
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, refused to attend her court session where she faces charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime. Her lawyer stated that the session proceeded without her presence, and she has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a previous case. This situation highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran.
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Narges Mohammadi refused to attend her court session, facing charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime.
- Iranian authorities arrest Narges Mohammadi
- Iranian authorities indict Narges Mohammadi
- Narges Mohammadi announce Iranian public
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Narges Mohammadi's case exemplifies the Iranian regime's crackdown on dissent.
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