A court in Jozan handed down a life sentence to the wife of the local school director after she was found guilty of the pre‑meditated killing of five‑year‑old twin siblings. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence linking her to the crime scene and testimony from neighbors who heard the children’s cries on the night of the murder. The judge emphasized the “brazen nature” of the act and ordered that the defendant serve life without the possibility of parole. The school district has announced a review of its staff vetting procedures and pledged support for the grieving families.
Community leaders called for increased child‑protection measures, while human‑rights groups warned that the case highlights broader issues of domestic violence in the region.