Killing of Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed prompts calls for justice

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent Iraqi women’s rights activist and co-founder of the Organisation for Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen outside her home in Baghdad. Her death has sparked widespread condemnation from international rights groups, including Amnesty International, which labeled the attack a calculated assault on human rights defenders. Mohammed, known for her work against gender-based violence and her advocacy for women’s rights, faced threats for decades but continued her activism until her death.

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