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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days 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.
#venezuela
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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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Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 week 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 week 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.
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#russia
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Social justice

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

UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Undue process? Russian journalists await verdict in Moscow DW 03/12/2025

Four Russian journalists are on trial for being linked to an extremist group, facing up to six years in prison if convicted.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Social justice

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

UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Undue process? Russian journalists await verdict in Moscow DW 03/12/2025

Four Russian journalists are on trial for being linked to an extremist group, facing up to six years in prison if convicted.
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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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#human-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

Fears for health of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and mother as hunger strikes take toll

Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother are on hunger strikes demanding his freedom, raising serious health concerns.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Demand freedom for Jimmy Lai - the brave dissident Beijing can't break

Jimmy Lai, a political prisoner in Hong Kong, symbolizes the struggle for freedom and democracy in the region.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Demand freedom for Jimmy Lai - the brave dissident Beijing can't break

Jimmy Lai, a political prisoner in Hong Kong, symbolizes the struggle for freedom and democracy in the region.
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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
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#belarus
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
more#el-salvador
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
3 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.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

In Op-Ed From ICE Jail, Mahmoud Khalil Blasts Columbia's Complicity Under Trump

Mahmoud Khalil condemns Columbia's role in his abduction and calls for reclaiming the university to support Palestinian rights.
fromeuronews
4 months ago

EU delegation visits jailed Erdogan rival Imamoglu in Istanbul

“The PES is in Istanbul to stand with the Turkish democratic opposition in their call to (Turkish President Recep Tayyip) Erdoğan to stop the arrests and to free political prisoners.”
Europe news
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
4 months ago

"I Am a Political Prisoner," Writes Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Jail

Students and advocates must unite to defend the right to protest for Palestine, as illustrated by Mahmoud Khalil's recent arrest.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Miranda Devine: While Hunter Biden vacations in South Africa, a brave whistleblower rots in a Cyprus jail

The imprisonment of whistleblower Gal Luft highlights alarming disparities in legal treatment related to political corruption allegations involving the Biden family.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Hamas Leader's Release From Prison Reopens Old Wounds in Israel

The release of hostages and prisoners during the Israel-Hamas truce ignites mixed emotions of joy and deep anguish on both sides.
UK news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Navalnaya leads Berlin march against Ukraine war

Yulia Navalnaya leads protests against Putin, emphasizing hope and resilience in opposition to the regime amid geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

European leaders blame Putin for Alexei Navalny's death, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Russia.
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