News Center – Activist Narges Mohammadi is a leading defender of women's rights and abolishing the death penalty in Iran, having spent ten years in prison. While incarcerated, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her three decades of activism.

Her family and lawyer confirmed they have no details on her location or health four days after her arrest last Friday in Mashhad. She had attended a memorial for lawyer Khasro Ali Kordi, whose death she called "suspicious."

Her brother stated they have very limited information and are deeply worried about her treatment. After a brief call, Mohammadi reported being beaten on the head, face, and neck during arrest and expects a charge of "conspiracy against the Islamic Republic."

At least 39 activists were detained. Her request for an independent medical assessment was denied.

The Mashhad prosecutor claimed Mohammadi and the deceased lawyer's brother made "provocative" statements and encouraged "anti-norm slogans" at the memorial.

French lawyer Shirin Ardakani stated Iranian authorities plan to enforce previously suspended sentences against Mohammadi soon, accusing her only of free speech. She will submit the case to the International Criminal Court as evidence of state repression.

International human rights organizations condemned the re-arrest. The EU and the Nobel Committee demanded her immediate release, citing her fragile health, and that of all unjustly detained for exercising free speech.

The activist news agency reported attendees at the memorial chanted anti-government slogans, including, "We fight and die but will not accept humiliation.