Iranian security agents arrested sisters Nyusha and Mona Nakhii at their home in the early hours of January 16, accusing them of participating in recent nationwide protests against the government’s theocratic rule. These arrests are part of a broader crackdown that has reportedly led to over 50,000 detentions across various sectors of society, with many individuals held without contact for weeks. Human rights groups have documented widespread violence, claiming more than 7,000 deaths during the protests, while authorities label detainees as “terrorists.” The Nakhii sisters were initially held in Evin prison before being moved to Qarchak, where conditions are reportedly dire.
