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ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Europe news

Mother of US soldier detained in Russia says he was visiting girlfriend before arrest

One main point from the article is the detention of a 35-year-old U.S. Army soldier in Russia while visiting his girlfriend without official permission. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine's agriculture minister detained in multimillion dollar corruption probe

Ukraine's agriculture minister, Mykola Solskyi, detained in multimillion-dollar corruption inquiry. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago
Europe news

Poland Temporarily Opens Ukraine Border Crossing Amid Grain Talks

FSB detained suspected former North Caucasus insurgent in Daghestan
Accused of participating in an attack in Chechnya in 2000 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Videos and Online Profiles Link Suspects to Moscow Attack

The four suspects detained in connection with the concert hall massacre in Moscow were identified through similar clothing and car details seen in attack videos.
Three suspects are from Tajikistan, with at least two speaking Tajik, and faced physical abuse during their detention. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia Arrests Dual U.S. Citizen on Accusations of Treason

FSB detained a dual U.S.-Russian national on treason charges for sending $50 to a nonprofit supporting Ukraine.
Treason can now carry a life sentence in Russia, with an increase from up to 20 years by President Putin in 2023. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Europe news

Russia Will Keep U.S. Soldier in Custody for Months, Local Media Reports

An American soldier detained in Russia on theft charges will remain in jail until at least July, amidst strained U.S.-Russia relations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Russian detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich extended by three months

The pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia extended for three more months.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Moscow's high-security Lefortovo prison facing spying charges, denied by US government and WSJ. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Detention of independent journalist, activists at UCLA draws outcry over press freedom

The detention of independent journalist and police critic at UCLA amid Gaza war protests raised concerns among legal experts and press organizations. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia: Court denies appeal to US reporter on spying charge DW 01/26/2024

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal against detention in Russia.
Gershkovich is the first US citizen to face spying charges since 1986. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia: Court denies appeal to WSJ reporter on spying charge DW 01/26/2024

American journalist Evan Gershkovich loses appeal against his detention in Russia on spying charges.
Gershkovich is the first US citizen to face such charges since 1986. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Russian Court Orders American Journalist to Stay in Prison

American journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against detention in Moscow rejected, labeled wrongfully detained and a political prisoner by the White House. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Evan Gershkovich: Russia denies US journalist's appeal DW 01/26/2024

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has lost an appeal against his detention in Russia, making him the first US citizen to face spying charges since 1986.
Gershkovich is accused of collecting information constituting a state secret about the activities of a Russian military-industrial complex enterprise.
The US government denies the allegations and calls for Gershkovich's release. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden marks painful anniversary' of Evan Gershkovich's arrest in Russia, saying: we'll never stop working to bring you home' live

Joe Biden calls for the release of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia for a year.
Biden emphasizes the importance of journalism in a free society and condemns Russia's use of Americans as bargaining chips. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Europe news

Evan Gershkovich timeline: Wrongfully detained by Russia for one year

Evan Gershkovich wrongfully detained in Russia for 1 year on espionage charges.
Families and authorities continue to fight for Gershkovich's freedom with no trial in sight. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Biden says he is working to free US journalist jailed by Russia a year ago

Journalism is not a crime, and Evan Gershkovich went to Russia to report on truth.
President Biden condemns Russia's detention of Gershkovich and promises ongoing efforts for his release. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Europe news

U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich has now spent a whole year jailed in Russia

The first American journalist detained on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War.
Journalists and supporters marked the anniversary with tributes and readings of Gershkovich's work. [ more ]
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time.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Another U.S. Citizen Was Detained in Russia. Here's What to Know

A U.S. citizen has been arrested on drug charges in Russia amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
The individual, Robert Woodland Romanov, faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, had his detention extended until Jan. 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts believe Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in tense U.S.-Russian relations. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Europe news

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia has been extended until January 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts speculate that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

U.S. Army Soldier Is Detained in Russia

The detention of the U.S. Army soldier in Russia adds strain to the already tense relationship between Moscow and Washington. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

South Korea's Son released after detention in China

Son Jun-ho released after detention in China on bribery case
Detention as part of crackdown on corruption in Chinese football [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Migrants face unlimited detention in prison-like' conditions, says report

Migrants in UK immigration sites facing unlimited detention are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being handcuffed to beds and allowed to self-harm.
Inspectors found long stretches of confinement with no end in sight for asylum seekers, leading to mental breakdowns and other incidents of self-harm. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Full Report: Occupied and Imprisoned

Arrest and detention of Palestinians is a deliberate method of control and intimidation by Israel
More than 8,000 Palestinians currently in Israeli custody [ more ]
Createsend
3 months ago
World news

The Morning Risk Report: A Businessman Worked in China for Decades. Then, He Vanished.

China detains UK businessman for selling intelligence
Concerns over safety of foreign executives in China [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
EU data protection

Hundreds of child refugees wrongly sent to adult detention centres

Over 1,300 child refugees in the UK have been wrongly identified as adults, leading to detention and unsupervised adult accommodation.
Children as young as 14 were judged to be adults by the Home Office. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Zelenskiy's Baltic Blitz: Ukraine's President Shores Up Support On Surprise Tour

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention and demands immediate release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

29 Ukrainians Refused Evacuation From Gaza, Kyiv's Israeli Envoy Says

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily
France demands immediate release of detained citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey Sign Memorandum On Black Sea Demining Operation

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily
France demands the immediate release of the detained French citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Russia Says It Shot Down Drones Over Its Territory; Kharkiv Hotel Hit By Missiles

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention of French citizen Martin Ryan and demands his immediate release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Russia Says It Shot Down Drones Over Its Territory; Kharkiv Hotel Hit By Missile

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily
France demands the immediate release of the detained citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

POW Group Demands Bosnia Protest Russia Granting Citizenship To War Crimes Suspect

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his immediate release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention and demands Ryan's immediate release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Russia Summons Moldovan Ambassador, Decries 'Unfriendly Actions'

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release
French citizen Martin Ryan has been detained in Azerbaijan since December 4 on suspicion of espionage [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

UN Security Council Members Say Russia Exploits Its UNSC Position By Acquiring Missiles From North Korea

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily, demanding his immediate release.
French citizen Martin Ryan detained in Azerbaijan on suspicion of espionage, Paris says detention is arbitrary. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Belarus Sends Children From Occupied Ukraine For Training With Belarusian Army

France has accused Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily.
France demands the immediate release of the detained French citizen. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey To Sign Memorandum On Black Sea Demining Operation

France demands the immediate release of a French national detained in Azerbaijan on suspicion of espionage.
The French Foreign Ministry considers the detention to be arbitrary. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Protests Erupt At House Of Georgian Activist Who Posted Video Of Paint-Splashed Icon Depicting Stalin

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his immediate release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention of French citizen Martin Ryan and demands his release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Finland To Extend Closure Of Crossings Along Border With Russia

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily
France demands the immediate release of the detained French citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Imprisoned Belarusian Activist's Mother Hospitalized After Detainment

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily
France demands immediate release of detained citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Kazakh Hotel Owned By Turkish Businessman Under Investigation Over Mass Death Of Swans

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release after he was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention of French citizen Martin Ryan and asserts that his detention is arbitrary.
Paris demands the immediate release of Ryan and is providing consular protection to him. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Navalny Smiles, Jokes At Hearing As Court Rejects His Challenge Over Prison Treatment

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his immediate release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention of the French citizen and demands his release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Transport Route Linking China's Shenzhen With Uzbek Capital Launched

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release.
French citizen Martin Ryan has been detained on suspicion of espionage. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Zelenskiy In Lithuania At Start Of Surprise Tour Of Baltic States

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily
France demands immediate release of the detained French citizen [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Kyrgyz Border-Deal Activists' Trial Postponed After Defendant Hospitalized

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily and demands his immediate release.
French Ministry confirms the detention and demands Ryan's immediate release. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Kosovo Prosecutors Indict 27 Accused Of Smuggling Migrants

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his release.
French citizen Martin Ryan has been detained in Azerbaijan on suspicion of espionage. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Russian Court Rejects Musician Eduard Sharlot's Appeal Against Pretrial Detention

France accuses Azerbaijan of arbitrarily holding a French citizen and demands his release.
French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention and expresses concern over the arrest. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

Zelenskiy Stresses Unity In Call With Polish President, Speaks With Belgian PM As He Takes Helm Of EU Council

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding a French national arbitrarily and demands his immediate release.
The French Foreign Ministry confirms the detention and states that they consider it to be arbitrary. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
France politics

France Demands Release Of Citizen Accused Of Espionage In Azerbaijan

France accuses Azerbaijan of holding French national arbitrarily and demands his release
French citizen Martin Ryan has been detained in Azerbaijan on suspicion of espionage [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Social justice

What Palestinian Children Face in Israeli Prisons

The conflict in Gaza has highlighted Israel's systematic detention of Palestinian children.
An estimated 10,000 Palestinian children have been held in military detention over the past 20 years. [ more ]
Mission Local
5 months ago
Mission District

Lighter mistaken for gun at 24th St. BART - woman handcuffed

A woman was detained by BART police at the 24th Street station after a train operator mistook her torch lighter for a firearm.
The woman was surrounded by four officers, handcuffed, and detained for several minutes before being released. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention in Moscow has been extended until at least Jan. 30 on charges of spying.
Gershkovich, who held Russian Foreign Ministry accreditation, has been in prison since March and the Russian authorities have not presented any evidence to substantiate their allegations.
U.S. diplomats expressed deep concern over the decision to extend Gershkovich's detention and called for his immediate release. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Wall Street Journal denounces the continued detention of its reporter as an attack on free press.
Evan Gershkovich's detention has been extended for another two months in Russia.
The United States has declared Gershkovich to be wrongfully detained and accused Russia of using him for hostage diplomacy. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 months ago
SF LGBT

Siberian LGBT Activist Sinko Detained While Holding Solo Picket

LGBT activist Aleksandra Sinko was detained in Novosibirsk while protesting against the request to label the international LGBT rights movement as an extremist group.
Sinko was charged with propagating untraditional sexual relations, which can result in a fine or up to 15 days in jail. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

Detained Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha released by Israeli forces

Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been released after being detained by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Abu Toha was beaten while in Israeli detention and is receiving medical treatment.
He is a prolific writer and his poetry has received awards and acclaim. [ more ]
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