Prisoner exchange deal between the Syrian government and the National Defense in Suwayda
A prisoner exchange deal has been completed between the Syrian government and the National Defense forces in Suwayda, resulting in the release of 61 detainees and the return of 25 captured personnel.
France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism
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 will again deal with the release of the longest-serving Czech prisoner in April
The court in Most, Czechia, is set to re-examine the release of the longest-serving Czech prisoner next month.
Prisoner and captive exchange deal between the Syrian government and the National Defense in Sweida
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 70-year-old Spanish prisoner that chavismo refuses to release while Albares pushes to lift sanctions on Delcy
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.
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.
Belarus released dissident Mikalai Statkevich from prison
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.
Zelenskyy: POW exchange and release of civilians to be discussed at talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that prisoner of war exchanges and civilian releases will be key topics during the upcoming negotiations in Geneva.
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.
Prisoner injured in Rønne during accompanied release
A new initiative in Copenhagen will provide temporary housing for homeless youths, marking a significant step towards addressing youth homelessness in the city.
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.
War in Ukraine: First Prisoner Exchange in Five Months
Moscow and Kyiv agreed on the release of 314 prisoners during a negotiation round in Abu Dhabi, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for quicker results.
One-eyed eternal prisoner in Guantanamo receives compensation for torture - but his release still seems far away
Abu Zubaydah, held in Guantanamo for 20 years without charges, has been awarded compensation for torture, yet his release remains unlikely in the near future.
The story of the prisoner Khaled Al-Saifi who was martyred a week after his release
Khaled Al-Saifi, a 67-year-old Palestinian prisoner, died just a week after his release, attributed to deliberate medical neglect during his imprisonment by Israeli authorities.
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.
“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.
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.
Painful testimony of a Palestinian journalist released from the occupation's prisons
Former prisoner Samer Khuweira shares his harrowing experience of nine months in administrative detention, describing his release as a 'new birth' amid unprecedented hardships in the prisoner movement.
One of the released Venezuelan prisoners thanks Zapatero's efforts
One of the Venezuelan prisoners released expresses gratitude for the efforts of the government and Zapatero, while her family claims that her release does not equate to full freedom.
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.
Latest news from Venezuela after Maduro's arrest, live | Friends of the released Spaniards await their arrival in Barajas: 'We are extremely excited'
Friends and loved ones gather at Madrid-Barajas airport to welcome five Spaniards released from Venezuelan detention, with hopes for a sixth prisoner’s imminent release.
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.
Ghana takes diplomatic action to free citizen detained in Ukraine
Ghana's Foreign Ministry is taking diplomatic measures to secure the release of a Ghanaian citizen detained in Ukraine as a 'prisoner of war.'
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.