Who is Chocô, the drug dealer who used connections with factions in SP prisons and became the largest supplier of cocaine to Paraíba
Jamilton Alves Franco, also known as 'Chocô', the alleged biggest drug supplier for Paraíba, was arrested in a luxury condominium in interior São Paulo.
Three people are arrested suspected of selling weapons and sending cell phones to prisons in MT
Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.
‘Barely enough room to stand up’: Inside Yemen’s secret prisons
The article examines the discovery of secret prisons in Yemen's Hadramawt province, previously used by the Southern Transitional Council and UAE forces for detaining and torturing political opponents.
Detainees are fighting: who demands more food in prison, who wants to use a computer
Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.
In front of Kicillof, the mayor of San Isidro demanded that the use of cell phones in Buenos Aires prisons be prohibited
Ramón Lanús, the mayor of San Isidro, urged the prohibition of cell phone use in prisons to prevent gangs from operating while incarcerated during an event with the governor of Buenos Aires.
The Kremlin is dismantling the awarded Gulag History Museum. In contrast, the FSB can build new prisons reminiscent of the gulag
The Kremlin is shutting down the Gulag History Museum while allowing the construction of new prisons reminiscent of historical gulags, amid rising repression in Russia.
Investigation by EL.AS in Domokos Prisons - Homemade Knives and Mobile Phones Discovered
An investigation in the Domokos prison revealed multiple homemade knives and mobile phones in the inmates' cells.
Raid by the 'Greek FBI' in Domokos Prisons: Knives, spikes, and mobile phones found in cells (video)
Greek law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Domokos prison, uncovering numerous weapons and contraband items.
Humanized prisons are a response to organized crime
The article compares organized crime to hyena behavior, emphasizing the cyclical nature of insecurity and destruction fostered by crime syndicates exploiting social vulnerabilities in Brazil.
The Kremlin is dismantling the awarded Gulag History Museum. Meanwhile, the FSB can open prisons that evoke it
The Kremlin has permanently shut down the Gulag History Museum, previously honored as Europe's best museum, and replaced it with a propaganda exhibit about the 'genocide of the Soviet people' by Nazi forces.
Venezuela: 179 prisoners released under amnesty law
A total of 179 prisoners in Venezuelan prisons have been released under a new law providing amnesty for various crimes historically used to imprison dissenters.
Court orders correction of irregularities in 7 prisons in MT with fines of up to R$ 100,000 per day
A Brazilian court has ordered the state government to take immediate action to address serious structural issues and allegations of mistreatment in seven prisons, threatening daily fines for non-compliance.
Attempts to Smuggle Prohibited Items to Prisoners Uncovered in the New Liepaja Prison
Several attempts to smuggle prohibited items to prisoners in Latvia's Liepaja and Riga prisons have been reported in the past week.
Emergency plan for new prisons 'democratic deviation'
The Swedish government's proposal to rapidly increase prison capacity is criticized by the Legal Council for bypassing democratic processes.
The prison as a mafia SME
The tragic suicide of a soldier reveals the extent of extortion networks operating from within Argentine prisons.
Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.
The Observatory Highlights Israeli ‘Hell’ and the Militarization of Football in America
The article discusses the severe conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, referred to as 'hell on earth' by a human rights organization, and touches on the torture of journalists as reported in a recent investigation.
New report: Palestinian journalists subjected to severe violence in Israeli prisons
A new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists reveals that Palestinian journalists have faced torture and abuse in Israeli prisons, with 56 out of 59 interviewed reporting such experiences.
Palestinian journalists subjected to severe violence in Israeli prisons
Palestinian journalists have reported severe torture and abuse in Israeli prisons, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Between humiliation and execution... what is the fate of prisoners in the occupation's prisons?
The article discusses the dire situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails amidst ongoing violence in Gaza, highlighting issues of humiliation and potential executions.
Al-Ja'frawi recounts the horrific torture in the occupation prisons and his shock at his brother's martyrdom
Al-Ja'frawi shares his traumatic experiences of torture in Israeli prisons and the emotional impact of losing his brother to violence.
Sad tales of underage offenders jailed with adult criminals in juvenile prisons
The article discusses the detrimental effects of juvenile correctional facilities in Nigeria, where young offenders often emerge more hardened than when they entered.
Ilaria Salis again against prisons: "They are like metastases". Then she attacks the government
Ilaria Salis criticized the prison system, describing it as a malignant entity, while addressing a gathering in Como focused on prison conditions.
Britain's most notorious prisoner to 'expose' his 'unlawful sentence'
Charles Bronson, the UK's longest-serving prisoner, is set to challenge his sentence and treatment before an upcoming parole hearing.
One needle shared more than 80 times: Former inmates detail drug use in prisons
A new study reveals alarming rates of needle sharing among inmates in Queensland prisons, prompting calls for needle exchange programs to prevent disease spread.
Six activists detained in Turkey for trying to investigate the country's prison conditions
Six activists were detained in Istanbul after meeting with lawyers from the People's Rights Bureau while trying to investigate prison conditions in Turkey.
Namibia: When Prisons Create Monsters
The article discusses severe issues within Namibia's correctional facilities, highlighting overcrowding and violence that turn them into breeding grounds for criminal behavior rather than rehabilitative spaces.
Murder in Domokos prisons: The Bulgarian convict at the Lamia courts
A Bulgarian prisoner accused of murdering a Greek inmate at the Domokos prison has been brought to court in Lamia.
Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges
A report alleges that nearly 60 Palestinian journalists in Israeli prisons have suffered beatings, starvation, and sexual violence, including rape.
And after prison?
The article discusses the challenges faced by individuals released from Brazilian prisons and the importance of effective reintegration policies to prevent recidivism.
Here the new juvenile prisons are being created
New juvenile facilities for children aged 13 and older who commit serious crimes are being established in Rosersberg, Sweden.
Children can be locked up for a maximum of eleven hours in the new youth prisons
Sweden plans to allow 13-year-olds to serve sentences in youth prisons, with a maximum confinement time of eleven hours and strict separation from adults.
"We returned from hell": a report documents the torture of Palestinian journalists in Israeli prisons
A new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists details systematic torture and abuse of Palestinian journalists by Israeli authorities, revealing alarming patterns of human rights violations.
Eight Prisons Will Receive Minors
The Swedish government plans to initiate a reform allowing minors aged 13-17 to be sentenced to prison, with eight facilities designated to accommodate them starting July.
Letter to the Editor. Give youth prisons a chance
The article advocates for the implementation of youth imprisonment for serious offenders aged 13 to 17, arguing that it could prevent repeating past mistakes in handling juvenile crime.
A released prisoner reveals sexual assaults and medical neglect inside occupation prisons
A released Palestinian prisoner details severe mistreatment, including sexual assaults and medical neglect, during his nearly two-year detention in Israeli prisons.
Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador: "Prisons are not five-star hotels, but prisoners are not in inhumane conditions"
Félix Ulloa discusses El Salvador's political climate, its relationship with the United States, and the government's security approach during a recent visit to Spain.
M. Chrysohoidis: Prison overcrowding problem – Eight new detention facilities will be created
Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysohoidis announced plans to construct eight new detention facilities to address severe overcrowding in prisons.
Chrysochoidis: 8 new prisons, Korydallus will be moved to Aspropyrgos - Which cameras are issuing fines
Greek citizen protection minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced the construction of 8 new prisons amid concerns over overcrowding in existing facilities following a recent murder incident.
Minister: 150-200 prison staff could lose their jobs
The Latvian Justice Minister indicated that 150-200 prison employees might be laid off due to the closure of prisons and the increased use of technology in the new Liepaja prison.
An alleged torturer from the Maduro regime in Trump's immigration prisons
Rafael Quero Silva, a former Venezuelan colonel accused of torturing protestors against Nicolás Maduro, is detained in a Miami immigration facility while facing potential deportation and human rights violations charges.
Head of the Prison Service: It Would Be Naive to Talk About Eradicating Subcultures in Prisons
The head of Lithuania's Prison Service, M. Kairys, acknowledges the persistent presence of criminal subcultures in prisons but emphasizes the need for control measures rather than eradication.
Ilaria Salis Guest in Parish to Discuss Prisons. FdI Protests: "Do Not Ideologize the Space"
Italian MEP Ilaria Salis will discuss the Italian prison situation in a parish in Como, prompting protests from local political figures.
Stepped on the heads of prisoners: How Ben Gvir's campaigns have escalated in prisons
Israeli prisons have experienced heightened suppression and abuses since Itamar Ben Gvir took over as National Security Minister, exemplified by a recent raid on Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison.
Deaths in Ecuadorian prisons nearly quadruple despite Noboa's security strategy
Ecuadorian prison deaths have nearly quadrupled in 2025, despite President Noboa's security measures targeting prison violence.
Lasse Liikane: The Prison Guard's Understanding of Swedish Prisoners Coming to Tartu
Lasse Liikane expresses concerns about the risks involved in transferring Swedish prisoners to Tartu, Estonia, amidst discussions about prison overcrowding in Sweden.
Domokos Prisons: The Critical Questions Regarding the Murder of a Lifelong Inmate
A Greek lifelong inmate was shot dead in the Domokos Prison, raising critical questions about security and the circumstances leading to the incident.
7 Questions about the Transfer of ISIS Detainees from Syria to Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani affirmed support for international efforts to ensure security and stability following the transfer of thousands of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraqi prisons.
If loving is a crime, they are guilty: Criminals who have found their 'Valentine' in prison
This article discusses how some criminals in Mexican prisons have found love, coinciding with Valentine's Day celebrations.
Denmark's Prisons will Review Five Years of Complaints
Danish prisons will systematically review five years of complaints about healthcare treatment following a protest by inmates who refused to be locked in.