Evin Prison fire
| Part of Mahsa Amini protests | |
| Date | 15 October 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Evin Prison, Evin, Tehran, Iran |
| Deaths | At least 8 prisoners |
| Non-fatal injuries | 61+ |
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. At least 8 prisoners were killed and 61 others were injured.
Evin Prison is known to hold political activists and journalists, as well as dual and foreign nationals.
References
- ↑ "Iran Evin prison death toll jumps, state says". BBC News. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ↑ "Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre". BBC News. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "آتشسوزی شدید و تیراندازی به زندانیان در اوین و خیزش معترضان در محلههای اطراف". Iran International (in Persian). Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ↑ "Riots and Fire Reported in the Notorious Evin Prison". iranwire.com. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
