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Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi.

She's currently serving a ten-year jail sentence for crimes which include 'propaganda against the state'.

New York Times journalist Farnaz Fassihi has known Narges for 20 years. She's been speaking to Newshour's Tim Franks.

(Picture: Narges Mohammadi Credit: Mohammadi family via Reuters)

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