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Iran: political prisoner self-immolates in prison

Political prisoner Kazem Alinejad set himself on fire in Iran's notorious Evin prison, according to reports received by IranWire. Alinejad was taken to Taleghani Hospital in Tehran for treatment and returned to Evin prison after his wounds were treated.

Source: IranWire (11/09/2024)