Iranian authorities arrest prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
Share:
Iranian authorities detained prominent human rights lawyer and activist Nasrin Sotoudeh overnight, marking another crackdown on civil society in the country. Sotoudeh is a recipient of multiple prestigious international awards, including the 2012 Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament and the 2020 Right Livelihood Award. The arrest comes amid ongoing accusations that Iran is systematically suppressing civil society organizations and human rights defenders.