Deep sorrow and anger filled our hearts in the women’s ward. Our fury reached its peak a few weeks later when a devastating fire engulfed a part of Evin prison on October 15. The months following Ms. Amini’s death witnessed the arrest of thousands of people who protested against the injustices. The situation is no different in other women’s wards. Other women have been transferred to high-security wards, such as Evin’s Section 209, which is operated by the Ministry of Intelligence.

Source: New York Times September 17, 2023 04:15 UTC