Akbar Mohammadi

Iranian activist and political prisoner

Akbar Mohammadi - Iranian activist and political prisoner
Born

1972
53 years ago

Died

July 30th, 2006
19 years ago — 34 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Iran

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An activist focused on human rights and political reform in Iran. Engaged in student protests against the government, promoting democratic values and freedom of expression. Imprisoned multiple times for dissent against Iran's political regime. Died under suspicious circumstances while in custody, drawing attention to the treatment of political prisoners in Iran.

Participated in student protests in 1999

Advocated for human rights in Iran

Died in custody, highlighting prisoner treatment

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