Prisoner release
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
They were released from prisons across the country, and more releases were likely taking place, said Alfredo Romero, the director of Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal.
Venezuela releases Israeli prisoner accused of being a 'foreign mercenary'
Venezuela releases political prisoners, including five Spaniards, following US capture of Maduro
Several prisoners mistakenly released from UK prisons each week, minister says
US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap
As part of the US-Iranian deal to release the Iranian funds, five Americans being held in Iran will be released.
Prisons to release 120 inmates to alleviate overcrowding
IPS said that it was continuing to search for solutions to the overcrowding problems, and to ensure that detainees and prisoners had proper living arrangements.
Taliban release Iranian journalist to embassy in Afghanistan
It was not clear why the Taliban detained the journalist, though the Taliban have cracked down on media since they took over the country two years ago.
US believes deal on Iran releasing five US citizens on track
Allowing the five to leave Iran, which could take weeks, would remove a major irritant between Washington and Tehran.
Iran says prisoner exchange process with US will take up to two months
Earlier this month, Tehran and Washington reached an agreement whereby five US citizens held in Iran would be freed.
Iran: Unblocked South Korea funds to be used for 'non-sanctioned goods'
The five Americans will be allowed to leave Iran once the funds are unfrozen, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Payoff in US-Iran prisoner release incentivizes kidnappings, terror - Rep. Hoyer
US congressman Steny Hoyer shares concern with “Israeli officials across the spectrum" about the potential Saudi nuclear program turning military.
Rabin's PMO director: 'I am sure that Yigal Amir will get out of prison'
“The time has come to free the assassin Yigal Amir,” Shamai stated on Channel 14's “The Patriots” panel show on Sunday.
Terrorist 'icon' Daqqah ruled ineligible for future early release
The special parole board determined that Daqqah was considered a murderer and a terrorist. Anti-terrorism legislation consequently applied to Daqqah, and he was not eligible for early release.
Parole decision for terrorist Walid Daqqah delayed after backlash
Families of terrorism victims are supposed to be informed about matters pertaining to the release of their relative's murderers, but for unknown reasons, the Tamam family was not notified.
