prisoner exchange
After emotional family reunions, the 3 Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap face a challenging road ahead
World
August 4, 2024
After emotional family reunions, the 3 Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap face a challenging road ahead
CNN — There were plenty of hugs to go around the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where three Americans formerly detained in…
Pentagon has some “concern” about release of Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner’s freedom
World
December 9, 2022
Pentagon has some “concern” about release of Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner’s freedom
The Pentagon said Thursday there is some “concern” that Viktor Bout, who returned to Russia yesterday in a prisoner exchange for Brittney…
Israel seeks immediate resumption of talks on citizens held in Gaza
Middle East
April 8, 2020
Israel seeks immediate resumption of talks on citizens held in Gaza
JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) – Israel called on Tuesday for the immediate resumption of indirect talks on the return of two Israeli…
Taliban to end ‘fruitless’ meetings over prisoner swap
Middle East
April 7, 2020
Taliban to end ‘fruitless’ meetings over prisoner swap
The Taliban will no longer participate in “fruitless” discussions with the Afghan government over a prisoner swap that had formed…
Yemeni rebels say they have released 6 Saudi war detainees
Middle East
January 1, 2020
Yemeni rebels say they have released 6 Saudi war detainees
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni rebels released six Saudi prisoners on Wednesday, a rebel official said, after the kingdom two…
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
Middle East
November 19, 2019
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) — The Afghan Taliban released American and Australian university professors held hostage for more than three years…
Iraq: Potential for prisoner exchange with Egypt
Egypt
October 11, 2012
Iraq: Potential for prisoner exchange with Egypt
The Iraqi cabinet formed a committee to discuss exchanging prisoners with Egypt at their next meeting, the Iraqi justice ministry…
Released Palestinians build houses, marry, study
World
December 1, 2011
Released Palestinians build houses, marry, study
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian prisoners released in a swap for an Israeli soldier last month are racing to make…
Grapel thanks Egyptian authorities for good treatment
Egypt
October 28, 2011
Grapel thanks Egyptian authorities for good treatment
Alleged Israeli spy Ilan Grapel, who was released Thursday in a prisoner exchange deal between Egypt and Israel, thanked Egyptian…
Shalit deal: Win-win-win?
Egypt
October 19, 2011
Shalit deal: Win-win-win?
On Tuesday, Egypt became the focus of the world’s attention when the country served as the logistical center of a…