Political Prisoners

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Political prisoners in India, many of whom are awaiting trial, face abysmal conditions in far-flung, overcrowded jails. Now they are threatened with infection without access to…

The newly sworn-in delegate was only recently released from Boksburg prison and is on parole after serving almost 28 years behind bars

The government also plans to pardon convicted criminals within the next two months — but only people who were not involved in murder

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has thrown his support behind the campaign calling for the release of imprisoned Palestinian political prisoners.

Global campaign to free political prisoners held in Israel will be launched on symbolic Robben Island.

A senior government official says Burma may release more political detainees soon — a week after about 200 prisoners were released.

India promised Burma a $500-million credit line to improve infrastructure and praised the steps taken towards democracy the country has made so far.

Burma freed an outspoken critic and a major ethnic rebel as it began releasing 6 300 convicts, but kept some political detainees behind bars.

Cuba has signalled that it will free its political prisoners and let them stay on the island in a bid to repair ties with the international community.

With a population of more than 50-million, the country has become the world’s biggest prison camp. Pressure is building on the UN to act.

Black and white political prisoners at Pretoria Central men’s prison have been integrated for the first time in South Africa’s history.

Lawyers expect some 300 prisoners free within days.