White Torture

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Interviews with Iranian Women Prisoners - WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2023

By Narges Mohammadi

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White Torture by Narges Mohammadi offers a profound exploration of the psychological impacts of solitary confinement, particularly within the context of Iranian prisons. The book delves into the experiences of those subjected to this intense isolation, examining the broader implications on mental health and resilience. Through a personal and insightful lens, the narrative encourages reflection on endurance and the human spirit's capacity to find hope amid adversity.
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White Torture

Female prisoners of conscience and activists speak out against torture in Iranian prisons

Female prisoners of conscience and activists speak out against torture in Iranian prisons

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With a foreword by Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner.

"A must-read for anyone concerned with human rights in Iran. A gripping, moving and utterly shocking account." — Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Extended solitary confinement has been condemned as a severe violation of human rights. Yet it is still widely used in Iranian prisons. In White Torture, thirteen women, including Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, share their experiences of imprisonment: harassment and beatings by guards, total blindfolding and denial of medical treatment. Angry interrogators threaten their families and lie about their whereabouts. One prisoner is even told she is dead.

None of the women have committed crimes – they are prisoners of conscience or held hostage as bargaining chips. Through psychological torture, the Iranian state hopes to remake their souls. These interviews, carried out while each woman was in prison or facing charges, are astounding documents of resistance and integrity. White Torture unveils the rot at the heart of the Iranian legal system and calls on us to act for change.

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Narges Mohammadi's White Torture presents a harrowing portrayal of solitary confinement and prison conditions in Iran, capturing testimonies from women prisoners, including the author herself. The book is commended for its powerful narratives and shines an intense light on human rights abuses and the resilience of Iranian women. Reviewers highlight its role as a significant documentation of resistance, justice, and the unbroken spirit in the face of a brutal regime.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861548767

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Contributors:

Translated by Amir Rezanezhad

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Narges Mohammadi is Vice President of the Defenders of Human Rights Center. A professional engineer, she lost her post in 2009, following a jail sentence. As a journalist, she wrote many articles arguing for social reforms in Iran and published an essay collection, The Reforms, the Strategy, and the Tactics. She campaigns for the abolition of the death penalty, women’s rights and the right to protest. She has spent over eight years in Iranian prisons and has been incarcerated since November 2021 – the same year she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.