Nearly 50 prisoners flee in southwest DRC jailbreak
Kikwit – Nearly 50 prisoners broke out from a jail in the southwest Democratic Republic of Congo in the... Read more
13 Aug
Five prisoners killed in Ivory Coast search operation: public prosecutor
Abidjan – Five prisoners were killed in an Ivory Coast prison on Tuesday during a search operation that degenerated into... Read more
4 Jun
Prisoners can use computers to study in their cells, says Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court has ruled that prisoners must be allowed to use computers in their cells to study. Graphic:... Read more
30 Apr
Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties
Washington – A Los Angeles-based ballet dancer released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap landed safely in... Read more
11 Apr
Over 1,000 UK prisoners get early release to ease prison overcrowding
London — The UK was on Tuesday due to release early a second batch of 1,000 prisoners as the... Read more
22 Oct, 2024
Kremlin admits at least three Russian agents freed in deal
Russia — The Kremlin on Friday said that at least three Russians freed in a landmark prisoner exchange were... Read more
2 Aug, 2024
Two ex-Guantanamo prisoners return to Afghanistan
Kabul – Two former prisoners held at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay until 2017 returned to Afghanistan... Read more
12 Feb, 2024
Prisoners are being held for years in solitary confinement
Solitary confinement is not allowed in South Africa, but the Judicial Inspectorate says many prisoners are nevertheless being kept... Read more
6 Sep, 2023
Prisoners were tortured at Leeuwkop prison, court finds
Illustration: Lisa Nelson By Tania Broughton GroundUp Prisoners were tortured by guards at Leeuwkop prison, the Johannesburg High Court... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
Amnesty calls for Venezuela to release political detainees
Caracas — Amnesty International called on Tuesday for the release of about 300 people being held in Venezuela for... Read more
29 Aug, 2023
