Published 2 years ago

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

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A fire has broken out at Iran's notorious Evin prison, with footage posted online showing flames and smoke billowing from the area. Gun shots and alarms have been reported as coming from the jail, the primary site for detaining political prisoners. State media say calm has been restored to the prison, and has blamed "criminal elements" for the blaze.

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BBC News

Evin prison fire: Several dead after fire at Iran's notorious detention centre

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2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

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The Guardian

Firefighters tackling blaze at Iran’s notorious Evin prison as gunshots reported

Alarms heard and special forces reported at prison blacklisted by US for human rights abusesFirefighters are tackling a blaze at Evin prison in the Iranian capital, Tehran, which holds political prisoners, as shots and an alarm could be heard on Saturday.State media quoted a security official, who was not named, who said the situation at the prison was “calm” after unrest in a section of the jail holding “thugs”.Continue reading...

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

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CTV News

Blaze, shots heard from prison in Iran capital amid protests

A huge fire blazed at a notorious prison where political prisoners and anti-government activists are kept in the Iranian capital. Online videos and local media reported gunshots, as nationwide protests in Iran entered a fifth week.

2 years ago·Canada

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