Political prisoners and hostages were part of a recent swap deal between Russia and the West, hinting at a continuous cycle of hostage-taking for future trades.
Friday Briefing: Evan Gershkovich Freed in a Prisoner Swap
A sweeping prisoner swap involving seven countries, led to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other prominent individuals from Russia and the West.
Israel's mass detention of Palestinians is aimed to break our spirit
Witnessing the impact of administrative detention, I experienced loss, pain, and resilience during 253 days of imprisonment without charge.
Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin expressed outrage at being sent into involuntary exile rather than staying in his own country, even if it meant remaining in prison.
Longest-held Russian dissident freed in swap says colors get brighter by the day' in his new life
Andrei Pivovarov discusses his survival strategies during imprisonment and the emotional significance of small connections, highlighting the broader struggle of political dissidents.
55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist's Mother Says She Won't Back Down'
Laila Soueif's hunger strike underscores the plight of Egypt's political prisoners and the authoritarian regime's disregard for their rights.
The Real Trade-Off With Russia
Political prisoners and hostages were part of a recent swap deal between Russia and the West, hinting at a continuous cycle of hostage-taking for future trades.
Friday Briefing: Evan Gershkovich Freed in a Prisoner Swap
A sweeping prisoner swap involving seven countries, led to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other prominent individuals from Russia and the West.
Israel's mass detention of Palestinians is aimed to break our spirit
Witnessing the impact of administrative detention, I experienced loss, pain, and resilience during 253 days of imprisonment without charge.
Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin expressed outrage at being sent into involuntary exile rather than staying in his own country, even if it meant remaining in prison.
Longest-held Russian dissident freed in swap says colors get brighter by the day' in his new life
Andrei Pivovarov discusses his survival strategies during imprisonment and the emotional significance of small connections, highlighting the broader struggle of political dissidents.
55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist's Mother Says She Won't Back Down'
Laila Soueif's hunger strike underscores the plight of Egypt's political prisoners and the authoritarian regime's disregard for their rights.
German far-right politician accused of using political prisoners as cheap labour in Belarus
Foreign investor Jorg Dornau allegedly employs political prisoners on a farm in Belarus, raising ethical concerns about collaboration with authoritarian regimes.
Presence of Belarus in international football is validation for a pariah state
Belarus's presence in international football symbolizes political repression and the consequences of state actions, overshadowing the sport itself.
Residents Of Russian Region Bordering Ukraine Urged To Leave
Nobel laureates call for release of political prisoners in Belarus
Belarus under Lukashenka facing humanitarian catastrophe
German far-right politician accused of using political prisoners as cheap labour in Belarus
Foreign investor Jorg Dornau allegedly employs political prisoners on a farm in Belarus, raising ethical concerns about collaboration with authoritarian regimes.
Presence of Belarus in international football is validation for a pariah state
Belarus's presence in international football symbolizes political repression and the consequences of state actions, overshadowing the sport itself.
Residents Of Russian Region Bordering Ukraine Urged To Leave
Nobel laureates call for release of political prisoners in Belarus
Belarus under Lukashenka facing humanitarian catastrophe
Pressing for the release of Austin Tice, a dozen years after he was abducted - Poynter
Austin Tice, a journalist abducted in Syria, has been missing for 12 years, prompting ongoing calls from President Biden for his release.
Burkina Faso Says Russia Partnership 'Suits' Better Than France
Azerbaijani political commentator Nazakat Mammadova sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with charges dismissed as politically motivated by human rights groups.
Pressing for the release of Austin Tice, a dozen years after he was abducted - Poynter
Austin Tice, a journalist abducted in Syria, has been missing for 12 years, prompting ongoing calls from President Biden for his release.
Burkina Faso Says Russia Partnership 'Suits' Better Than France
Azerbaijani political commentator Nazakat Mammadova sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with charges dismissed as politically motivated by human rights groups.
The foremost election issue is the state of free speech in America against the rise of cultural Marxism.
Standing Up to Trump
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dissident imprisoned in Russia, received a Pulitzer Prize while serving a 25-year sentence for opposing government policies.
Far-right activists raise almost 15,000 for families of people jailed over UK riots
Far-right group Patriotic Alternative raised substantial funds for families of jailed anti-immigration protesters, depicting it as a fight for free speech.
The Big Issue in 2024
The foremost election issue is the state of free speech in America against the rise of cultural Marxism.
Standing Up to Trump
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dissident imprisoned in Russia, received a Pulitzer Prize while serving a 25-year sentence for opposing government policies.
Far-right activists raise almost 15,000 for families of people jailed over UK riots
Far-right group Patriotic Alternative raised substantial funds for families of jailed anti-immigration protesters, depicting it as a fight for free speech.
Russia puts late opposition leader Alexey Navalny's lawyers on trial
Three lawyers associated with Alexey Navalny face extremism charges, raising concerns over freedom of speech and the treatment of political dissenters in Russia.
Far-right activists fundraising for people jailed over UK riots
Far-right activists are fundraising for jailed rioters, framing them as political prisoners, raising concerns about their influence and recruitment efforts in prisons.
Russia puts late opposition leader Alexey Navalny's lawyers on trial
Three lawyers associated with Alexey Navalny face extremism charges, raising concerns over freedom of speech and the treatment of political dissenters in Russia.
Far-right activists fundraising for people jailed over UK riots
Far-right activists are fundraising for jailed rioters, framing them as political prisoners, raising concerns about their influence and recruitment efforts in prisons.
Bernardo Arevalo: We have reaffirmed that Guatemala can have a government that doesn't bend the knee to corruption'
Bernardo Arevalo's presidency represents a fight against entrenched corruption while striving for democracy and accountability in Guatemala.
Russia Will Be Democratic.' Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza on the Fight for a Free Russia
Evgenia and Vladimir Kara-Murza continue their fight for political prisoners in Russia after his release, emphasizing the need for ongoing advocacy and hope for democracy.
Bernardo Arevalo: We have reaffirmed that Guatemala can have a government that doesn't bend the knee to corruption'
Bernardo Arevalo's presidency represents a fight against entrenched corruption while striving for democracy and accountability in Guatemala.
Russia Will Be Democratic.' Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza on the Fight for a Free Russia
Evgenia and Vladimir Kara-Murza continue their fight for political prisoners in Russia after his release, emphasizing the need for ongoing advocacy and hope for democracy.
3 Americans freed in large-scale prisoner swap with Russia are welcomed home
Three Americans imprisoned in Russia return home in a prisoner exchange welcomed by President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Russian hostage diplomacy' pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange
The largest and most elaborate prisoner exchange since the Cold War between Moscow and the West has significant implications for both parties involved.
Videos show the moment Americans were freed from Russian captivity after high-stakes prisoner swap
Russia released American prisoners like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in a historic exchange, marking the most complex swap since the Cold War.
Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason
Ksenia Karelina received a 12-year prison sentence in Russia for a $51 donation to a charity aiding Ukraine, accused of treason.
Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in a major prisoner swap, report says
Russia freed two political prisoners - Wall Street Journal reporter and US Marine - in a major exchange with the US.
3 Americans freed in large-scale prisoner swap with Russia are welcomed home
Three Americans imprisoned in Russia return home in a prisoner exchange welcomed by President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Russian hostage diplomacy' pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange
The largest and most elaborate prisoner exchange since the Cold War between Moscow and the West has significant implications for both parties involved.
Videos show the moment Americans were freed from Russian captivity after high-stakes prisoner swap
Russia released American prisoners like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in a historic exchange, marking the most complex swap since the Cold War.
Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason
Ksenia Karelina received a 12-year prison sentence in Russia for a $51 donation to a charity aiding Ukraine, accused of treason.
Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in a major prisoner swap, report says
Russia freed two political prisoners - Wall Street Journal reporter and US Marine - in a major exchange with the US.
Russia releases prisoners in major exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024
A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, leading to the release of 16 prisoners by Russia in exchange for 8 Russians held in the West.
Who's who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia involves at least 16 political prisoners, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.
US reporter and former Marine freed by Russia in multi-country prisoner swap
Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap with the US.
Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap
The historic prisoner swap between the US and Germany with Russia included the release of 16 individuals, highlighting the suppression of free speech under Putin.
Released Russians say swap deal was a 'difficult dilemma' DW 08/02/2024
The release of Russian dissidents in a prisoner swap has raised concerns of potential retaliation by Putin taking more hostages.
Russia releases prisoners in major exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024
A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, leading to the release of 16 prisoners by Russia in exchange for 8 Russians held in the West.
Who's who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia involves at least 16 political prisoners, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.
US reporter and former Marine freed by Russia in multi-country prisoner swap
Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap with the US.
Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap
The historic prisoner swap between the US and Germany with Russia included the release of 16 individuals, highlighting the suppression of free speech under Putin.
Released Russians say swap deal was a 'difficult dilemma' DW 08/02/2024
The release of Russian dissidents in a prisoner swap has raised concerns of potential retaliation by Putin taking more hostages.
U.S., Germany trade convicted assassin to Russia for political prisoners in major swap
The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War took place, involving the US, Russia, Germany, and others, as high-level diplomatic negotiations secured the release of at least 24 individuals.
Foreign Office sanctions 'Polar Wolf' chiefs over the mysterious death of Alexei Navalny
The British Foreign Office sanctioned bosses of Polar Wolf2 penal colony following Navalny's death.
The UK is the first to impose sanctions on the penal colony near the Arctic Circle.