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Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Awarded Nobel Peace Prize amid Protests

  • Narges Mohammadi awarded 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting oppression of women in Iran and promoting human rights.
  • Mohammadi has faced repeated arrests and convictions, sentenced to over 30 years in prison for activism.
  • Award comes after nationwide protests in Iran sparked by death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody.
  • Iranian government criticized award, calling it "biased and political" against the country.
  • Mohammadi's family expressed pride, though concerned prize may not lead to release from prison.
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