Fire in Evin prison amid Iran protests - in pictures

  • Damage caused by a fire in the notorious Evin prison, north-west of Iranian capital Tehran. AFP
    Damage caused by a fire in the notorious Evin prison, north-west of Iranian capital Tehran. AFP
  • Eight prisoners were killed and more than 60 were injured in the blaze. AFP
    Eight prisoners were killed and more than 60 were injured in the blaze. AFP
  • An Evin prison workshop following the fire. AP
    An Evin prison workshop following the fire. AP
  • The site of clashes in a ward of the notorious jail, which holds political prisoners and dual-national detainees. AP
    The site of clashes in a ward of the notorious jail, which holds political prisoners and dual-national detainees. AP
  • A fire truck stands in front of a charred building after a fire broke out at the prison. EPA
    A fire truck stands in front of a charred building after a fire broke out at the prison. EPA
  • Inside Evin prison a few hours after the fire. AFP
    Inside Evin prison a few hours after the fire. AFP
  • The blaze has caused significant damage to the prison. AFP
    The blaze has caused significant damage to the prison. AFP
  • Iranian state media quoted a security official blaming 'criminal elements' for unrest in the jail. AFP
    Iranian state media quoted a security official blaming 'criminal elements' for unrest in the jail. AFP
  • The Iranian judiciary said a prison workshop was set on fire 'after a fight among a number of prisoners convicted of financial crimes and theft'. AFP
    The Iranian judiciary said a prison workshop was set on fire 'after a fight among a number of prisoners convicted of financial crimes and theft'. AFP
  • A fire engine drives towards the fire. AFP
    A fire engine drives towards the fire. AFP
  • Smoke rises from Evin prison in Tehran. AFP
    Smoke rises from Evin prison in Tehran. AFP
  • Flames and thick smoke engulf the prison, which is in the north-west of the Iranian capital. AFP
    Flames and thick smoke engulf the prison, which is in the north-west of the Iranian capital. AFP
  • The fire broke out amid protests across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, following her arrest by the country's morality police. AFP
    The fire broke out amid protests across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, following her arrest by the country's morality police. AFP
  • Amini died on September 16. AFP
    Amini died on September 16. AFP
  • Iranian protesters gather on a road leading to the Evin prison. AFP
    Iranian protesters gather on a road leading to the Evin prison. AFP
  • Protests have been held in cities across Iran after Amini's death. AFP
    Protests have been held in cities across Iran after Amini's death. AFP
  • Iranian students chant 'freedom' at the University of Science and Culture in Tehran. AFP
    Iranian students chant 'freedom' at the University of Science and Culture in Tehran. AFP
  • Students sing the national anthem during a sit-in at the Art University in the central city of Isfahan. AFP
    Students sing the national anthem during a sit-in at the Art University in the central city of Isfahan. AFP
  • More students in the rally at Tehran's University of Science and Culture. AFP
    More students in the rally at Tehran's University of Science and Culture. AFP