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