Evin Prison fire

fire in 2022

The Evin Prison fire happened on October 15, 2022 around 10:00 local time at the Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran. The fire happened in the fifth week of protests against the Death of Mahsa Amini.[2] At least 8 prisoners were killed and 61 others were injured.[3]

Evin Prison fire
Part of Mahsa Amini protests
Date15 October 2022 (2022-10-15)
LocationEvin Prison, Evin, Tehran, Iran
DeathsAt least 8 prisoners[1]
Non-fatal injuries61+

Evin Prison is known to hold political activists and journalists, as well as dual and foreign nationals.[4]

References change

  1. "Iran Evin prison death toll jumps, state says". BBC News. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. "Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre". BBC News. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  3. "آتش‌سوزی شدید و تیراندازی به زندانیان در اوین و خیزش معترضان در محله‌های اطراف". Iran International (in Persian). Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  4. "Riots and Fire Reported in the Notorious Evin Prison". iranwire.com. Retrieved 15 October 2022.