The Iranian regime has sentenced two imprisoned sisters, Kimia Davoudi and Tara Davoudi, to a combined 16 years in prison following their arrest during the nationwide protests of January 2026.
According to reports, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Kimia Davoudi to 10 years in prison and Tara Davoudi to six years. The two sisters are currently being held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison.
Kimia and Tara Davoudi were arrested in late January 2026 amid a broader crackdown by Iranian security forces on anti-government nationwide protests across the country.
Two sisters were subjected to violence and physical assault during their arrest. Their judicial proceedings were also reportedly conducted in a heavily securitized environment lacking transparency and due process.
Who are Kimia and Tara Davoudi?
Before their arrest, Kimia Davoudi was a former law student at Razi University, while Tara Davoudi had studied surveying engineering at the University of Isfahan. Neither sister was known for organized political activity prior to their detention. They were reportedly targeted primarily for participating in nationwide protests and expressing support for demonstrators.
The nationwide protests in January 2026 were met with widespread repression by Iranian security forces, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of citizens in cities across Iran.
In the months following the protests, authorities have increasingly issued harsh prison sentences against female protesters and political prisoners.
