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
Iranian-American freed in prisoner swap with US arrives in Iran
An Iranian-American doctor has returned to Iran, Iranian state media reported on Monday.
US says door remains open for diplomacy with Iran
The US official reiterated an appeal for Iran to release American citizens Baquer Namazi, his son Siamak Namazi and conservationist Morad Tahbaz.
American detained in Iran since 2018 freed, on his way home, family says
Michael White had been released from an Iranian prison in mid-March on medical furlough but was held in Iran under Swiss custody.
Haniyeh: Hamas can kidnap more Israeli soldiers
"Hamas will not be quiet about prisoners sitting in Israeli prisons; some of them for over 40 years already."
Swiss diplomat joins Germany, Egypt on Hamas-Israel prisoner swap talks
'It seems that there is now a real possibility for a deal between Hamas and Israel for the release of all the prisoners of war and those missing in action'
Goldin, Shaul families told gov't negotiating prisoner exchange with Hamas
'To miss the opportunity now, would be a national irresponsibility'
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Iran's reported temporary release of 100,000 prisoners since February - including prisoners of conscience and dual and foreign nationals - was welcomed by the United Nations on Friday as a good step.
Hamas ready to release information on Israeli prisoners - report
A German mediator who was involved in the release of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011 is participating in the current talks.
Israel to release hundreds of prisoners to curb coronavirus spread
Prisoners who are found eligible under the new regulations will go on a 30-day "vacation," under house arrest conditions, at the end of which they will officially be released from prison.
Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners amid coronavirus crisis
On March 10, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran said he had asked Tehran to free all political prisoners temporarily from its overcrowded and disease-ridden jails.
