detainee releases
Protests across Spain as sexual abuse gang released on bail
World
June 23, 2018
Protests across Spain as sexual abuse gang released on bail
Protesters hit the streets across Spain for the second day running on Friday, after five men sentenced to nine years…
Turkey set to release 38,000 prisoners, makes space in jails after coup
Middle East
August 17, 2016
Turkey set to release 38,000 prisoners, makes space in jails after coup
Turkey will release some 38,000 prisoners under a penal reform announced on Wednesday as the arrests of tens of thousands…
Egypt court cancels sentences for 47 who protested islands’ transfer
Egypt
May 25, 2016
Egypt court cancels sentences for 47 who protested islands’ transfer
An Egyptian appeals court revoked on Tuesday five-year prison sentences handed down earlier this month to 47 defendants for “inciting…
Missing Chinese columnist released from custody: lawyer
World
March 27, 2016
Missing Chinese columnist released from custody: lawyer
A prominent Chinese columnist has been released after being detained earlier this month, possibly in connection with an online letter…
Controversial blogger released by authorities
Egypt
July 27, 2010
Controversial blogger released by authorities
Authorities have recently released a number of political activists and prisoners of conscience in a bid to improve Egypt’s international…