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View of the entrance of Evin prison in Tehran

World Mar 09

Families of Americans detained in Iran press for their release

By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi

World Jan 17

Russia Ukraine War Civilian Captives
Hundreds of Ukrainian civilians believed held in Russian-run jails

Many civilians have been detained by Russian forces since the war in Ukraine began.

By Hanna Arhirova, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

World Oct 17

Aftermath of a fire in Evin Prison in Tehran
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American held in Iranian prison where deadly fire erupted over weekend

Protests against the regime in Iran have been spreading across the country for a month now. Over the weekend, a large fire erupted inside a facility in Tehran known for jailing political prisoners and for rampant human rights abuses. At…

By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi

World Mar 18

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Is American basketball star Brittney Griner a political prisoner in Russia?

Amid the U.S.-Russia conflict, there's mounting concern about the detention of American Brittney Griner, a professional women's basketball star who plays in Russia and has been held there since February. Many are now asking if she's a political prisoner. Washington…

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

World Aug 19

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Egyptians Angry at Muslim Brotherhood Have Muted Reaction to Mubarak News

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Three College Friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Arrested for Roles After the Bombing

Three College Friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Arrested for Roles After the Bombing…

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Q&A: Director of Committee to Protect Journalists Discusses Reporter Detentions

Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists spoke with the Online NewsHour about journalist arrests around the world and the release of reporters Euna Lee and Laura Ling from North Korea.

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