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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.

As Syria's notorious prisons empty, families search for the missing

The liberation of Sednaya Military Prison has sparked hope for families searching for missing loved ones imprisoned under the Assad regime.

Tears of joy and sadness as disappeared' Syrians emerge from Assad's prisons

Syrian rebels' advance led to the uncovering of decades of imprisonment and torture, changing lives forever.

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 home

The 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.

As Syria's notorious prisons empty, families search for the missing

The liberation of Sednaya Military Prison has sparked hope for families searching for missing loved ones imprisoned under the Assad regime.

Tears of joy and sadness as disappeared' Syrians emerge from Assad's prisons

Syrian rebels' advance led to the uncovering of decades of imprisonment and torture, changing lives forever.

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 home

The Independent highlights the importance of accessible, fact-based journalism while reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and international legal affairs.
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16th-century graffiti of Tower of London prisoners decoded for first time

Hundreds of previously hidden prisoner graffiti in the Tower of London are now visible due to cutting-edge technology, revealing a deeper historical narrative.

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine.

Violins made from battered migrant boats feature at La Scala concert

Prisoners at Milan's largest prison are transforming wooden remnants from migrant boats into stringed instruments.
The project, called Metamorphosis, aims to rehabilitate inmates by giving them valuable skills and a sense of purpose.

What's in Hamas's 135-day proposal for a Gaza truce?

Hamas has presented a three-stage truce plan to mediators in Qatar, hoping to end the war in Gaza.
The plan outlines the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a truce with Israel.

Vulnerable prisoner serving indefinite jail term held in isolation for 800 days

Prisoners with mental health needs are frequently placed in isolation, sometimes for years, due to overcrowded prisons and delays in finding space in health units.
Inmates serving imprisonment for public protection sentences (IPP) are particularly affected, with high rates of suicide and self-harm.

Joseph Hayden, Who Fought for Voting Rights for Ex-Felons, Dies at 82

Joseph Hayden, a former Harlem drug gang member, turned his life around to become an activist for criminal justice reform and a well-known figure in Harlem.
Hayden filed a class-action lawsuit in 2000 to restore voting rights to prisoners and parolees, which ultimately failed but helped jump-start a powerful movement to win voting rights for released felons.
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