The article discusses the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on Evin prison in Iran, which resulted in damage and confusion regarding the safety of political prisoners housed within. The author, a former inmate, reflects on the emotional turmoil experienced upon hearing the news, highlighting the fear for fellow prisoners' lives and the lack of information available regarding their whereabouts. The bombing occurs amidst rising tensions and crackdowns on civilians in Iran, amplifying feelings of helplessness and outrage for those affected, particularly for families of the prisoners who remain in the dark about their loved ones' safety.
When I saw the news about Evin popping up on my screen, my hands froze and I felt a shiver down my neck, just as when bad news landed back when I was held.
The ceiling had collapsed, there were reports of injuries and there were families shouting outside the walls. The UK does not even know how many British citizens are held in Evin.
Prisoners are not a priority to the outside world when disasters come, but their lives matter to their loved ones. Watching those prison doors being blown off felt surreal.
Days are numb with helplessness and outrage. When I was in prison, we experienced earthquakes, and we had to sit in the dark.
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