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Biden urges Iran to 'immediately' free Nobel peace winner

U.S. President Joe Biden issued a call on Friday for the release of women's activist Narges Mohammadi, who recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. Biden commended her "unshakable courage" and stated, "This award is a recognition that... the world still hears the clarion voice of Narges Mohammadi calling for freedom and equality."

Published October 06,2023 09:22 PM
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US President Joe Biden called on Iran Friday to free jailed women's activist Narges Mohammadi, hailing her "unshakable courage" after she won the Nobel Peace Prize.

"This award is a recognition that... the world still hears the clarion voice of Narges Mohammadi calling for freedom and equality," Biden said in a statement.

"I urge the government in Iran to immediately release her and her fellow gender equality advocates from captivity."