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#venezuela
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Venezuela's Maduro releases U.S. Air Force veteran from detention

U.S. military veteran Joseph St. Clair was released after six months of imprisonment in Venezuela, facilitated by Richard Grenell.
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#iran
fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

'I was a hostage of the Iranian regime': The Tipperary native on being held in dire conditions and the war with Israel

fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

'I was a hostage of the Iranian regime': The Tipperary native on being held in dire conditions and the war with Israel

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US steps up efforts to help Bolsonaro avoid jail over alleged coup plot

The US supports Jair Bolsonaro amid his house arrest for violating court orders related to his alleged coup attempt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The west ignores Rwanda's dark side and political prisoners like my mother pay the price | Remy Amahirwa

The president, Paul Kagame, heralded as the man who stopped the 1994 genocide, was quietly becoming yet another strongman on the African continent.
Relationships
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Indonesian president frees hundreds of prisoners as part of unity plan

Among those released on Friday were prominent rivals of former President Joko Widodo, including Hasto Kristiyanto, who was jailed during his term for bribery.
US politics
#tunisia
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has been released from French prison after nearly 40 years and flown to Beirut, Lebanon.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'The nightmare is over': Venezuelans celebrate release of men held in El Salvador

Two families celebrate the release of loved ones wrongly accused and detained for months, after a swap involving U.S. political prisoners.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador

An international deal returned Venezuelan deportees from El Salvador in exchange for American citizens and political prisoners.
#prisoner-exchange
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fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"We Are Not Victims. We Are Fighters": Russian Political Prisoners, Including Left Sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky, Demand Freedom

The plea from inside a Russian prison by 11 political prisoners emphasizes the need for a ceasefire or peace agreement with the mass release of political prisoners and Ukrainian hostages.
Social justice
#cuba
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#human-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK mayor says Bob Vylan's chants show two-tier justice'

Reform UK mayor Andrea Jenkyns argues Bob Vylan's chants at Glastonbury showcase a possible two-tiered justice system if no arrests occur.
UK politics
#evin-prison
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko DW 06/24/2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners were freed after US mediation, highlighting human rights concerns in Belarus.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi's life in detention

Aung San Suu Kyi is in solitary confinement, with deteriorating health and limited access to the outside world, as details of her daily routine emerge.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Egypt and Alaa Abd el-Fattah: Starmer and Lammy vowed to do all they can. So do it | Editorial

The UN working group on arbitrary detention found last month that Abd el-Fattah's detention was unlawful, violating his right to free expression and fair trial.
UK news
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami congressman urges Noem not to deport Venezuelan torture victim

Rep. Diaz-Balart advocates for Venezuelan detainee's protection from deportation, highlighting concerns for individuals fleeing oppression.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Supporters Rally Behind Political Prisoner Who Stopped White Supremacist Attack

The public has rallied behind Christopher Trotter and John Cole, known as 'the Pendleton 2,' fighting for their release after decades in prison for political actions.
Black Lives Matter
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

#FreeAlaa: Will hunger strikes release Alaa Abdel-Fattah? DW 06/05/2025

The UNWGAD declared Alaa Abdel-Fattah's imprisonment illegal, calling for his immediate release and compensation.
#myanmar
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#hunger-strike
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Women
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Meet the Jailed Husband of Iran's Most Prominent Women's Rights Defender

Reza Khandan faced arrest for advocating women's rights in Iran, demonstrating resilience against governmental oppression.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Jon Lovett and Tim Miller team up to 'raise hell' over gay asylum-seeker vanished to El Salvador by Trump

The 'Free Andry' event humorously addresses the serious plight of an asylum-seeker lost in political turmoil.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Two Prosecutors review a petrifying portrait of Stalinist insurrection

The film portrays the chilling effects of Stalin's oppressive bureaucracy on individuals, emphasizing guilt, fear, and paranoia.
SF parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Will Pahalgam attack prolong detention of Kashmiri political prisoners?

Families in Kashmir are disillusioned as hopes for the release of imprisoned loved ones diminish after recent violence and government crackdowns.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker's death

The statue of Bobby Sands honors his sacrifice during the 1981 hunger strike for Irish political recognition.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Democrats Travel to Louisiana ICE Prisons to Demand Release of Khalil, Ozturk

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stated, 'only way to beat a dictator is with defiance,' highlighting the urgency of opposing perceived authoritarianism within the current U.S. administration.
Black Lives Matter
#el-salvador
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans

Bukele proposes repatriating Venezuelan detainees from the U.S. in exchange for freeing political prisoners in Venezuela.
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. lawmakers travel to Louisiana to speak to Tufts grad student being held by ICE

Two grad students detained by ICE are considered political prisoners, violating their rights and due process.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Venezuela accuses El Salvador of human trafficking as prisoners caught in row between authoritarians

Bukele's offer to exchange Venezuelan migrants for political prisoners was met with rejection, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy amid ongoing human rights concerns.
US politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

El Salvador's president proposes repatriating Venezuelans sent by Trump, but wants Venezuela to free prisoners in return.

El Salvador's president proposes a prisoner swap with Venezuela to repatriate deported Venezuelans in exchange for political prisoners' release.
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