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Arrests of activists during the war with Israel and the US, 2026
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- Rights groups say thousands have been arrested in a crackdown on civil society since the US-Israeli war against Iran began on 28 February 2026, according to AFP
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- Nasrin Sotoudeh / Arrested in, 1 April 2026; released on bail, 13 May 2026 / Arrests of activists during the war with Israel and the US, 2026Allegation
- Her daughter, Mehraveh Khandan, wrote that she had been “temporarily released on bail”. AFP reports she was arrested at her home on 1 April as part of what activists call a crackdown on civil society during Iran’s war with Israel and the US, and that it remained unclear what charges she may face.13 May 2026 · AFP (via Free Malaysia Today) · Iran releases prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
- Nournews, affiliated with Iran’s top security body, said she was freed on bail, without referring to any charges. Reuters reports she has been jailed multiple times on security charges linked to her human rights advocacy.13 May 2026 · Reuters (via Al-Monitor) · Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail - reports