Friday, Mar 28

Algeria has sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison, intensifying diplomatic tensions with France and Morocco.

Thursday, Mar 27

A federal judge rules extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but refrains from mandating air conditioning installation for now.

Thursday, Mar 27

Kristi Noem's visit to El Salvador’s notorious prison underscores ongoing deportation tensions amid allegations of human rights abuses against detainees.

Sunday, Mar 23

Trump labels Tesla vandals as domestic terrorists and suggests prison terms in El Salvador amid rising attacks on Tesla vehicles across the U.S.

Friday, Mar 21

Olivier Grondeau, a French citizen, has been released by Iran after 887 days of detention, sparking diplomatic focus on ongoing hostage situations.

Thursday, Mar 20

Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil claims "political prisoner" status as he challenges his deportation in a legal battle following his arrest.

Wednesday, Mar 19

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 372 soldiers in a significant prisoner swap amid ongoing conflict, facilitated by the UAE and highlighted by diplomatic talks.

Tuesday, Mar 11

Cuba has successfully released 553 prisoners as part of a Vatican-mediated deal, continuing despite a US policy reversal under President Trump.

Tuesday, Feb 25

Hamas insists on the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners before resuming ceasefire negotiations with Israel, amid escalating tensions and uncertainty over the truce.

Monday, Feb 24

French fugitive Mohamed Amra, linked to a deadly prison escape, arrested in Romania after a nine-month international manhunt.