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A view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison, in Tehran

World Aug 14

Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an ‘apparent war crime,’ Human Rights Watch says

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

World Jun 29

A view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison, in Tehran
Israeli strike on notorious Evin prison in Tehran killed at least 71 people, Iran’s judiciary says

The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran criticized Israel for striking the prison, seen as a symbol of the Iranian regime's repression of any opposition, saying it violated the principle of distinction between civilian and military targets.

By David Rising, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

World Jan 04

Cast member Taraneh Alidoosti attends a news conference for the film "Forushande" (The Salesman) in competition at the 69t...
Iran releases prominent actress jailed for criticizing government crackdown

Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests.

By Associated Press

World Oct 23

View of the perimeter wall of Evin prison in Tehran
Iran releases security footage from prison fire, raising more questions

Iran on Sunday released security footage that it said came from its notorious Evin Prison the night a fire broke out that killed at least eight inmates, an effort to clarify the government’s narrative amid growing international pressure.

By Associated Press

World Oct 17

Aftermath of a fire in Evin Prison in Tehran
Death toll rises to 8 inmates killed in Iranian prison fire

A fire that burned through part of Iran’s notorious Evin Prison has damaged one of the largest buildings at the complex.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Oct 16

Iranian officials say Tehran prison blaze killed 4 inmates, injured dozens

By Associated Press

A towering blaze at a notorious prison housing political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran's capital killed four inmates, the country's judiciary said Sunday, in dramatic scenes that have reverberated across Iranian social media.

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Oct 15

Fire, gunshots reported at Tehran prison amid Iran protests

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

A huge fire blazed Saturday 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 entered a fifth week.

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Jan 28

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American released from Iran prison describes solitary confinement, constant surveillance

By PBS News Hour

Matthew Trevithick had been studying Farsi at Tehran University when he was arrested and held for 40 days in the notorious Evin prison, accused of trying to overthrow the government. Trevithick, one of the five Americans set free by Iran…

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Oct 13

Jailed journalist’s brother on whether U.S. should consider prisoner swap

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

The brother of Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post journalist detained in Iran and convicted in secret, described his brother's imprisonment as "cruel and inhumane" Tuesday and called on the U.S. government to take "any appropriate actions" to win his freedom.

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Sep 12

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Freed Iranian-American Describes Detention in Tehran

Haleh Esfandiari, an Iranian-American from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, spent 105 days in an Iranian prison on suspicion of trying to undermine the government before her release last month. She speaks of her ordeal with Gwen Ifill.

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