Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Summary
Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were arrested in Iran for joining protests against the government in January. Taraneh has been sentenced to death, and Romina received a 25-year prison term; their family has not seen them since the sentencing.Key Facts
- The twins were 19 years old and still in high school when they were taken from their home by masked men linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
- They joined mass protests in January against the Iranian regime, which involved millions of people.
- After being arrested, the twins were reported to have suffered physical abuse, including hair being pulled out and bruises.
- Taraneh was reportedly threatened with the rape of her sister Romina if she did not confess.
- Taraneh has been sentenced to death by hanging, while Romina has received a 25-year prison sentence.
- Iran has executed over 500 people this year, including protesters from the January demonstrations and at least 16 women.
- The UK and 30 other countries condemned the executions, calling them efforts to silence opposition.
- The twins' family continues to seek information and has faced threats for speaking out against the regime.
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