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Coverage dated October 14, 2022

Blaze, shots heard from prison in Iran capital amid protests

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A huge fire and smoke were seen emanating from a notorious prison for political prisoners and protesters in the Iranian capital, online videos and local news reports show. It was

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Blaze, shots heard from prison in Iran capital amid protests (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    A huge fire and smoke were seen emanating from a notorious prison for political prisoners and protesters in the Iranian capital, online videos and local news reports show. It was

  2. The Guardian

    Firefighters tackling blaze at Iran’s notorious Evin prison as gunshots reported (opens The Guardian)

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    Alarms heard and special forces reported at prison blacklisted by US for human rights abuses

  3. CBS News

    Fire and gunfire reported at prison in Iran's capital (opens CBS News)

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    A huge fire and smoke were seen emanating from a notorious prison, known for housing political prisoners and protesters, in the Iranian capital.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Iran: Gunshots, fire reported at Tehran's Evin prison | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Online videos appear to show smoke rising from the facility as gunfire rings out in the background. The notorious prison houses political prisoners and anti-government activists.

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