Human rights groups claim more than 200 killed in crackdown on protesters in Iran, including teenage girls
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An Iranian judiciary statement said a prison workshop was set on fire "after a fight among a number of prisoners convicted of financial crimes and theft." Tehran's fire department told state media the cause of the incident was under investigation. Another witness said families of prisoners had gathered in front of the main prison entrance, adding. "I can see fire and smoke. Lots of special forces."
The prison mostly holds detainees facing security charges, including Iranians with dual nationality. It has long been criticized by Western rights groups and was blacklisted by the U.S. government in 2018 for "serious human rights abuses." U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price tweeted, "We are following reports from Evin Prison with urgency. We are in contact with the Swiss as our protecting power. Iran is fully responsible for the safety of our wrongfully detained citizens, who should be released immediately."
On Saturday, protesters across Iran chanted in the streets and in universities against the country's clerical leaders.
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