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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

This is lawfare': Kenya weaponising the law' to silence critics and protesters

"When I got close to my neighbourhood in Kihoto estate, some police officers found me and arrested me along with others. They were picking anybody they saw off the streets and arresting them."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Count of Monte Cristo review you'll have to pause every 45 seconds to shake your head at its daftness

The adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo features betrayal, imprisonment, and a protagonist's emotional turmoil in a vivid portrayal of despair.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation escalating' and they could die

Barbie and Peter Reynolds face severe health risks in an Afghan prison, with urgent need for medical care and no confirmed release plans.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh faces rest of his life in prison if he doesn't pay 1.3m

Kavanagh faces 12 years in prison if he fails to pay £1.1 million within three months.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Jailed Istanbul mayor in court over prosecutor 'threat' DW 06/16/2025

Imamoglu's imprisonment underscores Turkey's politicized judiciary and risks to political dissent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tears blur my vision': Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

Yang Hengjun expresses gratitude to the Australian government for their support and concern regarding his health amidst imprisonment in China.
#journalism
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Journalists are being imprisoned across the world. These are the 10 most urgent cases.

Journalists worldwide face unjust imprisonment for their work, highlighted by Jimmy Lai's solitary confinement in Hong Kong.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Correspondent review Richard Roxburgh is excellent as jailed journalist Peter Greste

The film 'The Correspondent' tells the compelling story of journalist Peter Greste's imprisonment and eventual return to Australia after facing false terrorism charges.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The bizarre currency Diddy has to use in prison as he awaits trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who once enjoyed a billionaire status, is now imprisoned, trading packets of mackerel as currency while awaiting his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
NYC food
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

They don't want them to know anything': Gaza civilians held in Israel not told families had been killed

The impact of conflict often results in profound personal tragedies for families disconnected by violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The prison system is insanely broken': a climate activist on his experience in jail

I remember the day I was sentenced like it was yesterday. I was filled with anxiety the entire time.
UK politics
fromWorldhistory
4 months ago

Captive Queen by Jade Scott (Book Review)

In 'Captive Queen,' Jade Scott artfully reveals Mary, Queen of Scots through her own letters, enriching our understanding of her life during her English imprisonment.
History
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The killers I met in jail didn't scare me': singer Rokia Traore on why prison was a privilege'

Rokia Traore reflects on her challenging experiences in European prisons, drawing insightful lessons from adversity while yearning for her children's proximity.
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