Myanmar junta pardons 4,900 prisoners to mark new year DW 04/17/2025Myanmar's junta pardoned 4,893 prisoners during the traditional new year, yet the fate of political detainees remains uncertain.
Inside the Islamic State prisons the west is trying to forget podcastForeign fighters in Kurdish-controlled prisons face uncertain futures as governments refuse repatriation amid security concerns and declining humanitarian aid.
Forgotten by the west, Syria's IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilisesThousands of suspected IS fighters remain imprisoned in Syria, largely forgotten by their home countries.
Inside the Islamic State prisons the west is trying to forget podcastForeign fighters in Kurdish-controlled prisons face uncertain futures as governments refuse repatriation amid security concerns and declining humanitarian aid.
Forgotten by the west, Syria's IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilisesThousands of suspected IS fighters remain imprisoned in Syria, largely forgotten by their home countries.
Thousands of Syrians search for relatives in the human slaughterhouse,' the prison that is a symbol of Assad's repression: He could be dying underground'The mass rallying of Syrians at Sednaya prison symbolizes the ongoing quest for closure and truth in the aftermath of a brutal dictatorship.
Tears of joy and sadness as disappeared' Syrians emerge from Assad's prisonsSyrian rebels' advance led to the uncovering of decades of imprisonment and torture, changing lives forever.
Israel Has Detained 380 Palestinians From West Bank Since Gaza CeasefireIsrael continues to detain Palestinians at a high rate despite a ceasefire agreement meant to release prisoners.
Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria's human slaughterhouse'A vast underground prison complex near Damascus was discovered, housing approximately 1,500 prisoners in dire conditions, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
Until my last breath': Searching for relatives at Syria's slaughterhouse'The liberation of prisoners from Sednaya Prison offers hope, yet many families remain in despair over missing detainees still unaccounted for.
Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from the Indonesian firing squad in 2015 is to return homeThe Independent highlights the importance of accessible, fact-based journalism while reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and international legal affairs.
Thousands of Syrians search for relatives in the human slaughterhouse,' the prison that is a symbol of Assad's repression: He could be dying underground'The mass rallying of Syrians at Sednaya prison symbolizes the ongoing quest for closure and truth in the aftermath of a brutal dictatorship.
Tears of joy and sadness as disappeared' Syrians emerge from Assad's prisonsSyrian rebels' advance led to the uncovering of decades of imprisonment and torture, changing lives forever.
Israel Has Detained 380 Palestinians From West Bank Since Gaza CeasefireIsrael continues to detain Palestinians at a high rate despite a ceasefire agreement meant to release prisoners.
Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria's human slaughterhouse'A vast underground prison complex near Damascus was discovered, housing approximately 1,500 prisoners in dire conditions, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
Until my last breath': Searching for relatives at Syria's slaughterhouse'The liberation of prisoners from Sednaya Prison offers hope, yet many families remain in despair over missing detainees still unaccounted for.
Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from the Indonesian firing squad in 2015 is to return homeThe Independent highlights the importance of accessible, fact-based journalism while reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and international legal affairs.
Israel and Hamas Prepare for Next Round of Hostage and Prisoner ReleasesThe ongoing Gaza cease-fire deal involves a delicate exchange of hostages for prisoners, impacting both Israeli and Palestinian communities.
16th-century graffiti of Tower of London prisoners decoded for first timeHundreds of previously hidden prisoner graffiti in the Tower of London are now visible due to cutting-edge technology, revealing a deeper historical narrative.