Nahid Taghavi, a German-Iranian woman, has finally been liberated from her four-year imprisonment in Iran, her daughter confirmed. Taghavi, 70, was initially arrested in October 2020 and later sentenced to 10 years for allegedly jeopardizing national security and spreading anti-government propaganda—charges she vehemently denied. Amnesty International criticized her trial as deeply unfair, linking her arrest to her activism on women's rights via social media.
Nahid Taghavi Freed After Four Years in Iranian Prison
Nahid Taghavi Freed After Four Years in Iranian Prison
German-Iranian woman Nahid Taghavi's release brings relief amid international advocacy for dual nationals held in Iran.
Celebrating her mother's release, Mariam Claren shared on social media, "It's over. Nahid is free!" expressing immense gratitude towards those who campaigned for Taghavi's freedom. Taghavi's health had notably deteriorated during her bleak time in prison, particularly at the notorious Evin facility, where she endured cruel conditions, solitary confinement, and inadequate medical care for her chronic health issues.
The release of Taghavi follows recent diplomatic tensions between Germany and Iran, intensified after the death of another German-Iranian prisoner, which ignited calls for further action regarding dual nationals detained arbitrarily in Iran. Taghavi's return to Germany has sparked hope for the release of others still imprisoned in similar circumstances, as Amnesty International continues to advocate on their behalf.
The release of Taghavi follows recent diplomatic tensions between Germany and Iran, intensified after the death of another German-Iranian prisoner, which ignited calls for further action regarding dual nationals detained arbitrarily in Iran. Taghavi's return to Germany has sparked hope for the release of others still imprisoned in similar circumstances, as Amnesty International continues to advocate on their behalf.
