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Iran court sentences Rahimi sisters to death and prison over protests
The Guardian reports that Taraneh Rahimi faces death and Romina Rahimi faces 25 years in prison.
The short version
- Iranian courts sentenced Taraneh Rahimi to death and Romina Rahimi to 25 years in prison following their detention over January anti-government protests.[The Guardian]
- The sisters were detained after joining street demonstrations against the Iranian government.[The Guardian]
- Advocates claim Taraneh Rahimi was coerced into signing a confession after guards threatened to rape her sister in front of her.[The Guardian]
- Iran has executed over 500 individuals this year, including at least 29 people tied to the January demonstrations.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Taraneh Rahimi and Romina Rahimi were seized after participating in January street demonstrations against the Iranian government.[The Guardian]
- Iranian courts handed Taraneh Rahimi a death sentence and Romina Rahimi a 25-year prison sentence.[The Guardian]
- It is alleged that Taraneh was coerced into signing a confession through threats that guards would rape Romina in front of her.[The Guardian]
- Iran has carried out more than 500 executions this year, with at least 29 related to the January demonstrations.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Claims regarding coerced confessions and threats of sexual abuse rely on allegations surrounding the detention rather than official court findings.[The Guardian]
Sources
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