Hacker group leaks video of grim conditions inside Iran’s Evin prison

A group of hackers leaked surveillance video Monday showing the grim conditions suffered by inmates inside Iran’s Evin prison.

“Cyberattack,” the monitors flash as other guards gather around, holding up their phones and filming, or making urgent calls, according to a report from The Associated Press.

The alleged hackers said they released the footage in an effort to shed light on the grim conditions at the prison, known for holding political prisoners and those with ties abroad who are often used as bargaining chips in negotiations with the West.

Read the full report on The Associated Press.