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Iranian twins tortured so brutally for protests — hair ripped out, feet broken

Iranian authorities sentenced one 20-year-old twin sister to death and her sibling to 25 years in prison following their involvement in protests. Reports indicate the sisters suffered brutal torture, including broken feet and having their hair ripped out, leaving them unrecognizable to their mother. One sister is currently denied medical care and faces the risk of losing her ability to walk. These sentences follow a period of detention linked to protests that occurred in January.

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  • ✓ One 20-year-old twin sister received a death sentence while her sister was sentenced to 25 years.
  • ✓ The sisters were tortured with their hair ripped out and their feet broken.
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Court rulings have established a death sentence for one twin and a 25-year prison term for the other.

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  1. Iranian Twin Sisters Sentenced to Death and Prison After Torture

    Iranian authorities sentenced one 20-year-old twin sister to death and her sibling to 25 years in prison following their involvement in protests. Reports indicate the sisters suffered brutal torture, including broken feet and having their hair ripped out, leaving them unrecognizable to their mother. One sister is currently denied medical care and faces the risk of losing her ability to walk. These sentences follow a period of detention linked to protests that occurred in January.

    Why it matters

    The sentencing occurs amid a broader crackdown on dissent in Iran. Recent state actions include the execution of 21-year-old rapper Erfan Mirzaei in Isfahan after he was subjected to severe torture.

    What is confirmed

    • One 20-year-old twin sister received a death sentence while her sister was sentenced to 25 years.
    • The sisters were tortured with their hair ripped out and their feet broken.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The sisters were tortured so severely that their mother did not recognize them.
    • One sister is being denied medical care and may lose the ability to walk.
    • The sisters were detained over protests that took place in January.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of an execution date for the sentenced sister
    • Official government response to the torture allegations
    • Updates on the medical status of the prisoner at risk of paralysis
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Guardian — Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
    2. Yahoo — Iran Sentences Woman, 20, to Death; Twin Gets 25 Years
    3. New York Post — Iranian twins tortured so brutally for protests — hair ripped out, feet broken — that even their mother didn’t recognize them
    4. IranWire — 21-Year-Old Rapper Erfan Mirzaei Executed in Isfahan Following Severe Torture
    5. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Iranian Twin Sisters Reportedly Tortured Over January Protests Now Face The Death Penalty
    6. wncri.org — Woman Sentenced to Death Denied Medical Care, at Risk of Losing Ability to Walk
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