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Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests

Iranian authorities sentenced 20-year-old Taraneh Rahimi to death and her twin sister, Romina, to 25 years in prison following protests. Reports indicate the sisters suffered severe physical abuse in custody, including broken feet and hair being ripped out. Taraneh Rahimi was allegedly coerced into signing a confession through threats that guards would rape Romina. Human Rights for Sport is calling for urgent action to protect Taraneh.

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  • ✓ Taraneh Rahimi was sentenced to death.
  • ✓ Romina Rahimi was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
  • ✓ The twin sisters were jailed over protests in Iran.
  • ✓ Taraneh Rahimi is 20 years old.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Taraneh Rahimi received a death sentence while her twin sister Romina was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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  1. Iran sentences 20-year-old protestor Taraneh Rahimi to death

    Iranian authorities sentenced 20-year-old Taraneh Rahimi to death and her twin sister, Romina, to 25 years in prison following protests. Reports indicate the sisters suffered severe physical abuse in custody, including broken feet and hair being ripped out. Taraneh Rahimi was allegedly coerced into signing a confession through threats that guards would rape Romina. Human Rights for Sport is calling for urgent action to protect Taraneh.

    Why it matters

    The sentencing occurs amid a broader crackdown on citizens who participated in anti-government demonstrations. These cases highlight the use of torture and psychological pressure to extract confessions from young political prisoners.

    What is confirmed

    • Taraneh Rahimi was sentenced to death.
    • Romina Rahimi was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
    • The twin sisters were jailed over protests in Iran.
    • Taraneh Rahimi is 20 years old.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Prison guards broke the sisters' feet and ripped out their hair.
    • Guards threatened to rape Romina to force Taraneh to sign a confession.
    • One of the sisters suffered a broken elbow.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of execution dates
    • Responses from international human rights bodies
    • Legal appeals filed by the Rahimi family
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.theguardian.com — Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
    2. ndtv.com — Broken Elbow, Jail, Death Sentence: Twin Iranian Sisters Face Regime's Wrath
    3. The Guardian — Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
    4. Yahoo — Iran Sentences Woman, 20, to Death; Twin Gets 25 Years
    5. The Independent — Meet the young Iranian protestors facing execution
    6. IranWire — Human Rights for Sport Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Taraneh Rahimi
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