Latest news and articles about political prisoners from NEX English
Dozens of Tunisians gathered in front of the Municipal Theatre in the capital to demand the release of political prisoners, coinciding with the commemoration of the 88th anniversary of the April 9, 1938 events.
Iran has executed 14 political prisoners in three weeks since the war began on February 28, amidst a near-total internet blackout. The executed include detainees from protests and alleged opposition members.
On Tuesday, families of political prisoners in Tunisia held a protest outside the Ministry of Justice, demanding the release of all detainees. This comes as several prisoners have begun a hunger strike in response to their detention conditions.
Iran executed two political prisoners, Akbar Daneshfarkar and Mohammad Taghavi-Sandehi, in Qazal Hessar Prison in Karaj. This execution occurs amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
Cuba rejoiced at the release of several prisoners, while human rights organizations demanded clarity on the fate of protesters arrested during recent demonstrations. This comes at a sensitive time of political and social tensions in the country.
The French Court of Cassation has annulled the conditional release of Lebanese activist George Ibrahim Abdullah, who has spent over 40 years in prison. This decision comes after the court deemed that the legal conditions for his release were not met.
Cuba has released at least 20 political prisoners as part of an agreement with the Vatican to free a total of 51 individuals. Authorities describe this move as a gesture of 'goodwill' amid ongoing tensions with the United States.