The cause of the fire last weekend remains unclear, but witnesses and families of prisoners say that the authorities had been bracing for unrest in the notorious Evin Prison in northern Tehran.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
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Fire Erupts at Iran’s Most Notorious Prison Amid National Protests
Evin Prison, in Tehran, houses thousands of dissidents and political prisoners. Witnesses described hearing gunshots and explosions as a blaze made its way through the facility on Saturday.
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Brittney Griner Is Struggling in Russian Prison, Her Lawyer Says
Facing nine years in prison in Russia, the U.S. basketball star is struggling emotionally and worried that a swap deal to release her may not materialize, according to one of her attorneys.
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The First Interview With Anna Sorokin Since Being Released From Jail
In a late-night interview in her new Manhattan apartment, the fake heiress discussed her big plans, possible deportation and the glam potential of an ankle monitor.
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The Failed Quest for Community Mental Health Centers in the U.S.
America has neglected people with serious mental illnesses for far too long.