Iran protests: Tortured twin sisters arrested at 19, one sentenced to death, other gets 25 years
Tortured and jailed: Iranian twins face death, 25 year
Iranian authorities have sentenced the twins Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, aged 19, to severe penalties following their arrest during January's nationwide anti-government protests. Taraneh has been sentenced to death, while her sister Romina has received a 25-year prison term. The sisters were taken from their beds by masked men who were reportedly sent by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
They were reportedly subjected to torture and threats, leading to confessions extracted under duress. Despite not having any prior involvement in protests, both sisters were arrested and taken to Dowlatabad prison in Isfahan. Their family, particularly their mother who raised the twins alone, was barred from attending their trial.
Human rights groups have condemned the sentences, emphasizing that Taraneh's harsh punishment is meant to intimidate others planning to protest against the regime.
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