Gunfire broke out at a prison in Tehran holding political prisoners and dual\u002Dnational detainees on Saturday, witnesses said.
State media quoted a security official blaming “criminal elements” for the unrest, which broke out after nearly a month of protests across Iran over the death in detention of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“Roads leading to Evin prison have been closed to traffic. there are lots of ambulances here,” said a witness contacted by Reuters. “Still we can hear gunshots.” Another witness said families of prisoners had gathered in front of the main prison entrance. “I can see fire and smoke. Lots of special forces. Ambulances are here too,” they said.
The activist website 1500tasvir shared video footage it said showed special forces on motorbikes heading for the prison.Article content
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