Targeting women athletes & activists amid repression
Key Questions
What health issues has Narges Mohammadi faced in prison?
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi suffered a suspected heart attack in prison. Her brother stated that her life is in imminent danger due to heart neglect and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.
Why was Nasrin Sotoudeh recently detained?
Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was arrested in Tehran amid a government crackdown on activists. Her daughter confirmed the detention, highlighting risks to her heart health during this period of repression.
What threats has Shiva Amini received?
Shiva Amini, an athlete and activist, has faced threats amid the crackdown targeting women in Iran. This is part of broader repression against women athletes and activists.
What are the Minab girls' strikes about?
Girls in Minab have been involved in strikes as part of resistance against repression. These actions demonstrate boldness by young women amid ongoing crackdowns.
How are women Resistance Units responding to the crackdown?
Women in Resistance Units are showing boldness in defying the regime despite arrests and threats. This defiance contrasts with the silence from the Western left on these protests.
Mohammadi heart neglect; Sotoudeh rearrest/heart risks; Shiva threats/family dets; soccer/child victims; Saleh exec; women cigs Khamenei photos; Minab girls strikes; Chamanara re-arrest; women Resistance Units.