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Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned since January, voices concerns over political isolation and fears for his son Flávio's safety.

Argentinian gendarme Nahuel Gallo was released after 448 days of arbitrary detention in Venezuela, revealing the prison conditions he experienced during his incarceration.

Several significant judicial developments occurred in Brazil, including the maintenance of prison terms for individuals involved in major cybercrime and urgent political calls for an investigation.

Louis Arnaud, a French citizen and former hostage in Iran, shares his experiences in Evin prison and expresses concerns about the implications of US-Israeli strikes on Iranian political prisoners.

The article discusses Gustáv Husák's career before his rise to power, emphasizing his early speeches and the boldness he exhibited post-incarceration.

A section of Evin Prison in Tehran, known for housing political prisoners, suffered damage from bombing, reportedly affecting Japanese journalist detained there.

María Alexandra Gómez, the wife of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, shared a family photo and a message about his suffering during 448 days in a Venezuelan prison, expressing hope for justice and the release of other political prisoners.

Djalali, imprisoned in Iran's notorious Evin prison, has experienced deteriorating health and communication issues, raising concerns among his family amidst reported unrest near the facility.

Yekaterina Schulmann, an exiled political analyst, has been sentenced to one year in prison in absentia in Russia for violating the country's 'foreign agent' law.

The article recounts the story of Lisa Bahuschewskaja, a Munich student whose mother was arrested by the police, and how their bond survived through letters during her mother’s imprisonment.

Sherry Xue Li was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a $30 million scheme defrauding foreign investors and funneling money into U.S. political campaigns.

The former Prime Minister of Tunisia, Ali Larayedh, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, a ruling condemned by his political party, Ennahda.

The father of a wanted Hong Kong democracy activist was sentenced to eight months in prison for attempting to withdraw funds linked to his daughter's education policy, amid ongoing political repression under the national security law.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former official from Karabakh, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, a decision that raises questions about the political and legal implications of his case.

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarmerie officer, has communicated with his wife for the first time after being cut off in prison for 445 days, during a hunger strike organized by political prisoners.

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

A Hong Kong court has overturned a nearly six-year prison sentence for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai while he remains incarcerated on other charges.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.

The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in prison for orchestrating the assassination of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018.

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner is embroiled in a diplomatic dispute with France following his failure to respond to a foreign ministry summons.

A total of 179 people in Venezuela have been released from prison under the newly enacted amnesty law, as announced by a parliamentary commission leader.

A South Korean court has sentenced Jeon Seongbae to six years in prison for bribery related to delivering luxury gifts to Kim Geonhee, who was acquitted of similar charges for receiving a Chanel bag worth 800,000 won.

Ahmed Souab, a prominent Tunisian lawyer, has been released from prison after serving a 10-month sentence handed down by an anti-terror court for criticizing a mass trial of political figures.

Jean-Marc Kabund, a former high-ranking member of DR Congo's presidential party, emerges from prison advocating for an inclusive national dialogue to ease political tensions.

Ahmed Souab, a lawyer in Tunisia, has been released after serving part of a five-year prison sentence for denouncing political pressure on the judiciary.

The Venezuelan government has begun remodeling the notorious El Helicoide prison in Caracas to transform it into a social center, despite ongoing accusations of political prisoners remaining on-site.

Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Sawab was released from prison after a court reduced his sentence from five years to ten months.

The Venezuelan government has announced the start of renovations to convert the Helicoide, a former prison and known torture center, into a public space aimed at social and cultural development.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have begun a hunger strike following the parliament's unanimous approval of a pardon law.

Over 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have gone on hunger strike in Rodeo 1 prison due to slow releases and an inadequate Amnesty Law.

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme detained in Venezuela, has joined over 200 political prisoners in a hunger strike to protest against the lack of amnesty laws that benefit many inmates in their prison.

Former Lithuanian politician Eligijus Masiulis discusses his motivations for writing a book during his time in prison, focusing on political customs and power dynamics.

Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, must return to prison after a court denied her request to extend her suspension of detention due to health reasons.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is reportedly using his time in prison to mentor his son Flávio on political strategies as Flávio prepares for his presidential run.

A group of six European activists was arrested in Istanbul while meeting with lawyers from a human rights office, allegedly due to links to a terrorist group, which they and their supporters deny.

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison for treason related to his declaration of martial law, with some opponents arguing he deserved the death penalty.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection after declaring martial law in 2024.

Tunisian MP Ahmed Saeedani has been sentenced to eight months in prison for insulting President Kais Saied through a Facebook post.

Minister Alexandre de Moraes has permitted political visits to former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a prison sentence for attempting a coup.

Opposition politician Mikola Statkevitj has been released from prison in Belarus following a stroke suffered while incarcerated.

A close aide of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan was offered a deal to secure his release from prison, which he initially agreed to but later withdrew from.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison by a Seoul court for misusing his office and inciting a rebellion following a failed attempt to impose martial law.

Former South Korean President Jun Sok-yol was sentenced to life in prison instead of the death penalty, symbolically reflected in his greying hair that represents his political downfall.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his role in an insurrection attempt during a controversial declaration of martial law.

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection by declaring martial law in 2024.

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for leading a coup related to a state of emergency declared in December 2024.

Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role as a leader of a rebellion, while former Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year prison sentence.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for insurrection following his brief attempt to impose military rule in December 2024.

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.