The Solidarity with the Iranian Workers’ Movement Committee expresses its deep sorrow and utter indignation following the brutal assassination of Yanar Mohammed, a prominent leader in the struggle for women’s equality and human rights. This heinous act occurred on March 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM Iraqi time in Baghdad.

Yanar Mohammed, the President of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) and a distinguished member of the Central Committee of the Communist Alternative Organisation, was critically wounded in a targeted attack by two unidentified terrorists on a motorcycle in front of her residence. Tragically, she passed away shortly after being transported to the hospital.

As a tireless advocate for equality and a dedicated communist activist, Yanar Mohammed’s life was a testament to the fight against oppression. Her assassination is a monumental loss not only for the women’s movement in Iraq but for the internationalist struggle for justice and the global working-class movement. Her courage inspired activists far beyond the borders of Iraq, including those within the Iranian labour and freedom movements.

The Solidarity with the Iranian Workers’ Movement Committee strongly condemns this act of terror. We demand that the Iraqi government take immediate and decisive action to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. We stand in firm solidarity with Yanar’s family, her comrades, and all defenders of women’s and workers’ rights worldwide during this period of mourning.

The legacy of Comrade Yanar Mohammed will remain a guiding light in the hearts of all freedom fighters in the region and across the globe.

Solidarity Committee with the Iranian Workers’ Movement
3 March 2026