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applegrove

(131,868 posts) Mon Mar 16, 2026, 05:33 PM 5 hrs ago

Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women's Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen

Oh my god.

This is my ex wifeâ€™s sister.

She was nominated for a Nobel Prize a few years ago for her work.

Iâ€™m absolutely crushed.

She was a spectacular human.
— Thomas Long (@rayosunlong.bsky.social) 2026-03-15T15:55:21.048Z

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Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women's Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen (Original Post) applegrove 5 hrs ago OP

Terrible. What a ghastly thing. Easterncedar 5 hrs ago #1

Rest well, brave warrior UpInArms 5 hrs ago #2

Easterncedar

(6,148 posts)

1. Terrible. What a ghastly thing.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 05:43 PM

5 hrs ago

I am sorry for her family, and for us all.

UpInArms

(54,858 posts)

2. Rest well, brave warrior

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 05:45 PM

5 hrs ago

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