Nergis Muhammedi was sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison and 80 lashes by an Iranian court.

Muhammedi, deputy head of the Center for Human Rights Defenders, was found guilty of campaigning against the death penalty and participating in sit-in actions in front of prisons.

Muhammedi was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison and was released after spending a term of 5 years.

Muhammedi continued her human rights work after her release from prison. She is known for her violent opposition to the death penalty.