Teenage children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
by Via AP news wire
Dec 11, 2023
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The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in a ceremony Sunday in the Norwegian capital. Mohammadi is renowned for campaigning for women's rights and democracy in her country, as well as fighting against the death penalty.
Ali and Kiana Rahmani, with their father, were given the prestigious award at Oslo City Hall, after which they gave the Nobel Peace Prize lecture in their mother's name.
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