The Express website published an article on the appalling treatment of political prisoners in Iran. Journalist Sam Stevenson noted some of the brutal torture techniques imposed on prisoners like rape and electrocution. Former political prisoners of the notorious Evin prison have reported 'blood-curdling' screams which can be heard all across the wards. In light of the recent nationwide uprisings which erupted in November 2019 due to 'backlash over a catalogue of regime failures', 12,000 protesters have been arbitrarily detained by the regime because of their political beliefs and participation in the protests.