Bold Rebellions and Courageous Testimonies at One World
The One World festival aims to create a space for open discussion and human rights advocacy, featuring 106 films and honoring political prisoner Mikalaj Statkevič.
Shiro wrote to Trump for support – rejoices over the attack on Iran: 'I feel happiness'
Shiro Biranvand, a former political prisoner from Iran now living in Sweden, expresses joy over recent attacks on the Iranian regime and dreams of a democratic Iran.
Nahuel Gallo, the Argentine gendarme detained in Venezuela by Maduro's regime, has been released
Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo has been released after 448 days in detention in Venezuela under the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
El-Rufai has become a political prisoner of war – ADC chieftain
ADC chieftain Oladimeji Fabiyi criticizes the Nigerian government for what he sees as politically motivated actions against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Tver Police Detain Rassvet Founder Yekaterina Duntsova at Political Prisoner Event
Yekaterina Duntsova, the founder of the Rassvet party and a political opposition figure, was detained by police in Tver during an event supporting political prisoners.
Tver Police Briefly Detain Rassvet Founder Yekaterina Duntsova at Political Prisoner Event
Yekaterina Duntsova, founder of the political party Rassvet, was briefly detained by police in Tver while organizing an event for political prisoners, due to an anonymous tip regarding a supposed illegal rally.
Who is Enrique Márquez, the former Venezuelan political prisoner whom Trump invited to the State of the Union address?
Enrique Márquez, a former Venezuelan political prisoner, was honored by President Trump during the State of the Union address, highlighting his battles against the Venezuelan regime.
Venezuela begins prisoner releases as Rodriguez promises return for exiles
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced the release of political prisoners and pledged to welcome exiled citizens back home, signaling a potential shift in relations with the West.
In Tena, Cumandá León awaits the release of her son, a political prisoner in Venezuela since 2024
Cumandá León anxiously waits for news from her son, who has been a political prisoner in Venezuela since 2024, hoping that he will be included in the list of prisoners being released.
Ecuadorian Jorge Párraga Released, Political Prisoner in Venezuela
Ecuadorian Jorge Párraga has been released from detention in Venezuela, raising hopes for other political prisoners.
Venezuela frees 17 more political prisoners, says opposition movement
Venezuela has released 17 more political prisoners, according to the opposition human rights committee Vente Venezuela, which highlights a broader pattern of political prisoner releases in the country.
The Thousand Lives of Activist Samantha Jirón: "In Nicaragua, They Treat a Murderer Better Than Someone Who Thinks Freely"
Samantha Jirón, the youngest political prisoner in Nicaragua, recounts her experiences of imprisonment and exile, now studying journalism in Madrid.
Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader: 'Chavismo does not want to lose control of repression'
Leopoldo López, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and former political prisoner, discusses the ongoing repression in Venezuela and the cultural and political context surrounding it from his exiled position.
The air hijacking to flee Cuba that still unites Daviel ('free' in Galicia) and Leudis (in the dungeons of Havana)
The article highlights the story of Daviel Gaínza, a former Cuban prisoner, who recounts his experiences to shed light on the dire conditions in Cuban prisons and seek help for political prisoners.
The regime in Venezuela shows its fangs. And it has no plans for elections
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a key political prisoner in Venezuela, was briefly released and then re-arrested shortly after his release, highlighting the repressive actions of the chavist regime.
Hong Kong is China’s internal matter – analyst on Jimmy Lai sentencing
The sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong's High Court highlights differing perspectives on the case between Western governments and Chinese officials, who view it as an internal matter.
Political prisoner Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Political prisoner Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court in Hong Kong for violating national security laws.
UK Foreign Secretary Says Pro-Democracy Campaigner's Hong Kong Jail Term is 'Tantamount to Life Sentence'
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the 20-year jail term of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai as politically motivated, describing it as effectively a life sentence.
Roberto Baldo Released, One of the Argentines Detained in Venezuela
Roberto Baldo, an Argentine detainee in Venezuela, has been released as part of a political prisoner amnesty amid negotiations between the interim government and the United States.
"Electric" to Vilnius: A Political Prisoner Spoke About Dialogue with Lukashenko
In an interview, political prisoner M. Kalesnikova discussed the importance of Europe initiating dialogue with Alexander Lukashenko to reduce Belarus's dependence on Russia and increase European security.
Zone 7, the Caracas prison from which not a single political prisoner has yet been released
In Zone 7, a police station turned prison in Caracas, families of over 80 detainees await the release of their loved ones amid an announced amnesty by the Venezuelan regime, yet no political prisoners have been freed.
The regime of Venezuela released Gustavo Gabriel Rivara, detained by Chavismo
The Venezuelan regime released Argentine Gustavo Rivara, detained by Chavismo, amid a political transition under Delcy Rodríguez and announced prisoner releases.
Venezuela frees prominent human rights activist Javier Tarazona
Prominent Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been released after over four years in prison, marking a recent trend of high-profile political prisoner releases by Venezuela's interim authorities following the ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Italians are at home. The rest is just bla bla
A critique of journalist Stefano Feltri's comments on the government's actions regarding diplomatic efforts related to freeing a political prisoner, emphasizing perceived shortcomings.
Delcy Rodríguez: "Venezuela opens to a new political moment"
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez claims Venezuela is entering a new political phase focused on understanding through divergence and announces the continuation of prisoner releases.
Freed Iranian prisoner says ‘in Trump, the Islamic Republic has met its match’
Former political prisoner Jason Rezaian calls on President Trump to prepare for a post-Islamic Republic scenario in Iran following his own experience of being held for 544 days due to his reporting on nuclear negotiations.
“Maduro did not want to release him, even the Church among the mediators”
An official discusses the complex situation in Venezuela where President Maduro has resisted releasing a political prisoner, with the Church also acting as a mediator amidst ongoing risks of violence.
The UN envoy to Yemen discusses the prisoner file with the Houthis in Muscat
The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with Houthi chief negotiator, Mohammed Abd al-Salam, in Muscat to discuss the release of prisoners and the importance of political dialogue.
Twelve Spaniards Remain in the Dungeons of Chavismo After the Release of Sofía Sahagún
Despite the release of Sofía Sahagún, twelve Spaniards are still imprisoned in Venezuela, including five men from Rodeo 1 prison and three women from Helicoide, as part of political prisoner releases orchestrated by the government of Delcy Rodríguez.
Leticia García Leaves Helicoide, Seventh Spanish Political Prisoner Released Since Thursday
The anguished wait for the children of Venezuelan-Spanish Leticia García ended as her release from the infamous Helicoide prison was confirmed on Monday.
Letters to prisoner 00734-506: "Dear Nicolás Maduro. You sleep knowing that tomorrow you will still be alive, that no one will come in the early morning to torture you..."
A harsh letter addresses Nicolás Maduro, highlighting the contrast between his life and the suffering of prisoners tortured in Helicoide.
Venezuela, liberated Buzzetta Pacheco
Antonio Gerardo (Nino) Buzzetta Pacheco, an Italian-Venezuelan political prisoner, was released yesterday in Venezuela, confirmed by NGO Foro Penal's VP Gonzalo Himiob, amidst a slow release of other political prisoners.
Dissident Boualem Sansal: 'In Algeria, they would kill me'
Algerian author Boualem Sansal, who was imprisoned for a year as a political prisoner, discusses his recent release, his desire to return to Algeria, and his challenges in starting a new life at the age of 76.
Biagio Pilieri released in Venezuela alongside Enrique Marquez, the former opposition candidate
After more than 16 months in detention in Caracas, Italian-Venezuelan politician and journalist Biagio Pilieri has been released and reunited with his family as part of a broader political prisoner release in Venezuela.
“Huge Relief”: Moscow and Paris Exchange Prisoners
Russia and France conducted a prisoner swap, with French political scientist Laurent Vinatier returning home amid allegations of espionage, while Russian basketball player Daniil Kassatkin was also released.
Maduro in class with tied feet and now he calls himself a political prisoner
Nicolás Maduro claims to be a 'prisoner of war' and insists he is still the president of Venezuela during his appearance in a New York court.
Second wave of political prisoner releases from the Chavista regime
The Chavista government initiated a second wave of political prisoner releases, similar to the previous Christmas release, eliciting strong emotions for the families of the prisoners.