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Deadly fire at Iran’s notorious Evin prison that houses activists and political prisoners | South China Morning Post

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Rights groups have voiced fears for inmates after a deadly fire at the notorious Evin prison in the Iranian capital of Tehran on October 15, 2022. At least four prisoners have been confirmed dead and 61 others injured in the blaze at the facility that is infamous for holding people arrested on security charges.

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