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Jefter Soares Gomes, a 32-year-old semi-open prisoner, was arrested in Boa Vista for violating probation regulations.

ADC chieftain Oladimeji Fabiyi criticizes the Nigerian government for what he sees as politically motivated actions against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher and conflict mediator, reflects on his imprisonment in Russia for failing to register as a 'foreign agent' and his subsequent experience after being released in a prisoner swap.

An arrested foreign national was found dead in a police detention center in Livadeia, Greece, having apparently hung himself.

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.

A former prisoner from Vendée was awarded 3000 euros in compensation for inhumane prison conditions, although he initially sought 60,000 euros.

A French court has sentenced Iranian woman Mahdieh Esfandiari to one year in prison for justifying terrorism, a ruling seen as potentially influencing negotiations for the release of detained French citizens in Iran.

The court in Most, Czechia, is set to re-examine the release of the longest-serving Czech prisoner next month.

A prisoner and captive exchange took place today between the Syrian government and the National Defense Forces in Sweida, resulting in the release of 61 detainees in exchange for 25 captives.

The trial decision of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari, arrested in France for advocating terrorism, is awaited amid potential negotiations for a prisoner exchange with Iran.

Lawyers are debating whether transgender inmate Amanda Joy Cooper should be transferred to a women’s prison after undergoing gender surgery.

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.

Finnish expert Risto E. J. Penttilä argues that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is not only a major strategic blunder but also a reflection of his desire to rectify what he views as the greatest geopolitical mistake of the 20th century—the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

A 70-year-old Spanish businessman is imprisoned in Venezuela under chavismo despite a recent amnesty law, raising concerns about human rights and diplomatic relations.

A court in Czechia has acquitted three prison guards accused of assaulting an inmate at the Rýnovice facility.

A 47-year-old prisoner escaped from the Intensive Care Unit of Hippocrate Hospital in Thessaloniki after being admitted for a heart attack.

A 47-year-old prisoner escaped from the ICU of Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki, shortly after suffering a heart attack while under guard.

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.

Oleksiy Anul, a former Ukrainian prisoner of war, discusses his experiences and recovery in Latvia, where he wrote a book to assist other POWs.

The next round of tripartite talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US is set to occur on February 26 and 27, 2023, as announced by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President's office.

A helicopter is deployed to search for a prisoner who escaped from the Campo Grande prison by climbing onto the roof.

The Social Democrats are campaigning on welfare and job creation but struggle to explain how it will be funded, leading to a careful approach to tax increases.

Charles Bronson, the UK's longest-serving prisoner, is set to challenge his sentence and treatment before an upcoming parole hearing.

The identity of Anestis Lazaridis, a prisoner executed in May 1944, has been confirmed among the 200 communists who were executed in Kaisariani, Greece.

Charles Bronson, Britain's most notorious prisoner, claims his life sentence is unlawful as he prepares for a parole hearing.

A 38-year-old Bulgarian man accused of murdering a Greek prisoner claims he acted in self-defense during a prison visit where a gun was drawn.

President Zelenskyy expresses hope for an imminent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia following talks in Geneva.

The article discusses the tragic case of Krzysztof Galos, a Polish citizen who was taken prisoner by Russian forces and ultimately murdered, highlighting the brutal treatment of non-Ukrainians in Russian captivity.

A Bulgarian prisoner accused of murdering a Greek inmate at the Domokos prison has been brought to court in Lamia.

A Bulgarian inmate charged with the murder of Greek prisoner Antonis Papadatos in Domokos prison is facing serious allegations, including the complicity of the chief warden present during the incident.

Clinton Daylight, a prisoner mistakenly released from correctional custody, has been apprehended by police in Darwin after a two-day manhunt.

Clinton Daylight was mistakenly released from prison due to an administrative error and is now being sought by police in the Northern Territory.

Belarus has released Mikola Statkevich, a prominent opposition politician, five months after he refused to leave the country in a U.S.-mediated prisoner exchange.

Belarus has released 69-year-old dissident Mikalai Statkevich five months after he refused to leave the country as part of a prisoner exchange facilitated by the United States.

A group of Australian men suspected of being former Islamic State fighters has been transferred from Syria to Iraq, where they may face life-threatening charges, including the death penalty.

A released Palestinian prisoner details severe mistreatment, including sexual assaults and medical neglect, during his nearly two-year detention in Israeli prisons.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's office reported that discussions in Geneva with Russia and the USA were challenging yet crucial, focusing on prisoner exchanges and humanitarian issues.

The chief warden of Domokos Prison has been arrested for complicity in the murder of a life-sentenced prisoner, with investigations ongoing after a violent incident in his office.

A 20-year-old Egyptian prisoner escaped from the courts in Evangelos, prompting a manhunt for his capture.

A 20-year-old prisoner managed to escape from the courthouse area during a transfer, causing significant police alert.

Juan Ramón Carasatorre, an ETA prisoner convicted for the murder of politician Gregorio Ordóñez, has been granted semi-liberty, allowing him to leave prison during the day on weekdays but return at night.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that prisoner of war exchanges and civilian releases will be key topics during the upcoming negotiations in Geneva.

A prisoner, Shane Goldsby, killed his cellmate, Robert Munger, who had sexually assaulted Goldsby's sister, using extreme violence in a Washington corrections facility.

Daniel Boakye, a 21-year-old prisoner, has escaped from custody for the second time this week after breaking out from Lewisham Hospital.

Police are searching for Daniel Boakye, a violent prisoner scheduled for deportation, who escaped custody from a hospital in London for the second time within a week.

A prisoner in Chile is accused of murdering his cellmate and cannibalizing parts of his body, claiming self-defense during the attack.

James McAvoy's half-brother, Donald McAvoy, attacked a fellow inmate during a prison visit, resulting in severe injury and permanent disfigurement for the victim.

Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Switzerland for peace talks, following earlier negotiations and a prisoner exchange agreement, amid ongoing uncertainties about a peace agreement.

Gustavo Rivara, an Argentine freed after over a year of captivity in Venezuela, recounts his illegal detention and maltreatment in a Caracas prison, claiming he was used as a bargaining chip by authorities.

Louis Sarkozy's campaign office in Menton, France, was vandalized with insulting slogans and graffiti.