Explosions, shootings and a large fire were recorded at Tehran’s main prison this Saturday.At least eight people have been injured.
At least eight injured this Saturday Fires and Clashes at Tehran’s Main Prison According to official Iranian media, it holds political prisoners.
According to the version published by the official IRNA agency, civilian prisoners set the clothing store on fire. Caused fires and clashes between prisoners and Evin prison staff as published, where political prisoners are locked up DW.
“Police were instrumental in quickly establishing peace in Evin,” said the Mizan agency, stressing that the conflict was started by prisoners convicted of common crimes. ‘Conflict controlled’ he added.
The reformist daily Shargh reported: Explosion in prison And roads in the area were blocked by the police.
Activists have released prison videos on social networks. I heard gunshots and explosions There were also cries of “death to the dictator”, referring to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran is on fire. Reports say gunshots were heard.
Life if the prisoner is in danger.
The prisoner’s family is shocked and horrified. #masaamini pic.twitter.com/JAdeuoZ9FM— Mashy Alinejad ????️ (@AlinejadMasih) October 15, 2022
In Evin Prison in western Tehran, An area of 40 hectares and some of its modules are administered by the jurisdiction others rely on the intelligence forces of the Ministry of Information and the Guardians of the Revolution.
Human rights groups frequently condemn torture in its prisons, which house many of those considered political prisoners and dual nationals.
the dispute Masa Amini’s death at age 22 on Sept. 16 after she was arrested three days earlier by Tehran’s so-called morale police for thinking she was wearing the Islamic veil incorrectly.
Following the death of a young Kurdish woman, protests, mostly by young people, have taken place in many of the country’s cities and have been violently cracked down by security forces.
Oslo-based NGO Human Rights in Iran It recorded 108 deaths, including 23 minors between the ages of 11 and 17. Many of the thousands arrested at the protests are imprisoned in Evin.
Source: Biobiochile