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Heatwave Worsens Tunisia Prison Conditions, Opposition Leader Ghannouchi Faints

An intense heatwave has exacerbated conditions at Tunisia's Mornaguia prison, leading to opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi temporarily losing consciousness, according to Haifa Chebbi, daughter of another jailed politician. She reported temperatures of 52°C inside the prison, highlighting the severe impact on elderly inmates amidst a wider political crackdown.

Al Jazeera

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Myanmar Activists Detail Torture and Abuse in Prisons

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Dünya·11.06.2026AI özeti

Myanmar Activists Detail Torture and Abuse in Prisons

Former political prisoners in Myanmar recount systematic torture, sexual abuse, and neglect in prisons, including invasive strip-searches and threats of rape. Despite recent amnesties and political changes, activists like Thazin and Ma Khaing state abuses continue, with many still detained.

Guardian International

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Iran: Detainees Report Torture, Beatings, and Deaths Amidst Wider Crackdown

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Dünya·03.06.2026AI özeti

Iran: Detainees Report Torture, Beatings, and Deaths Amidst Wider Crackdown

Iranian writer Hamid Asefi and others report severe beatings, torture, and deaths in custody following arrests amid a wider crackdown. Detainees describe physical abuse, starvation, mock executions, and sexual assault, with rights groups documenting widespread ill-treatment.

Guardian International

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US Aircraft Fly Over Caracas Amidst Political Transition

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Dünya·25.05.2026AI özeti

US Aircraft Fly Over Caracas Amidst Political Transition

US aircraft conducted a readiness drill over Caracas, four months after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. Despite ongoing economic hardship and some protests, there's a sense of hope and less fear among Venezuelans, though political opponents and families of political prisoners are pushing for faster change and the release of detainees.

NPR World

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Trump Raises Two Prisoners' Cases with Xi Jinping

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Dünya·25.05.2026AI özeti

Trump Raises Two Prisoners' Cases with Xi Jinping

During a summit, Donald Trump discussed the cases of Christian pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and media mogul Jimmy Lai with China's Xi Jinping. While Xi indicated consideration for the pastor's release, Lai's case was deemed 'tough.' Families expressed gratitude for Trump's support, but no further developments have been announced.

Deutsche Welle

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Venezuela Opposition Demands Freedom for Political Prisoners, Calls for Elections

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Siyaset·25.05.2026AI özeti

Venezuela Opposition Demands Freedom for Political Prisoners, Calls for Elections

Venezuela's opposition is demanding the release of political prisoners and calling for elections after a promised release failed to occur. Opponents are targeting the U.S.-backed interim government.

NPR World

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UK Creating 'New Political Prisoners' Through Climate and Palestine Protester Jailing, Report Claims

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Siyaset·23.05.2026AI özeti

UK Creating 'New Political Prisoners' Through Climate and Palestine Protester Jailing, Report Claims

A report by QMUL and Defend Our Juries claims the UK is creating 'new political prisoners' by jailing climate and Palestine activists. The study highlights increased anti-protest laws, lengthy sentences, and the use of civil injunctions leading to custodial sentences.

Guardian International

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Venezuela: 300 political prisoners to be released

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19.05.2026AI özeti

Venezuela: 300 political prisoners to be released

Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez announced the release of 300 political prisoners by the end of the week, calling it a unilateral gesture from the government. The beneficiaries include vulnerable individuals, and the releases are based on humanitarian grounds, not a previous amnesty law.

ANSA Mondo

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Venezuelan political prisoner's death denounced to ICC as possible crime against humanity

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Law·19.05.2026AI özeti

Venezuelan political prisoner's death denounced to ICC as possible crime against humanity

The death of Venezuelan political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas has been reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a potential crime against humanity. Lawyer Orlando Viera-Blanco filed the complaint in The Hague, seeking justice for human rights violations in Venezuela.

Cheng Lei: From Beijing Political Prisoner to Memoirist and Comedian

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, released after 3 years as a political prisoner in China, is rebuilding her life through a memoir, a play, stand-up comedy, and her journalism career, offering insights into China's prison system and her resilience.

The Independent World

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Political executions surge in Iran since start of war, activists say

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Siyaset·17.05.2026AI özeti

Political executions surge in Iran since start of war, activists say

Iran has seen a surge in executions of political prisoners since the start of the war, with at least 32 verified by the UN. Activists accuse the regime of using the death penalty to suppress dissent and restore authority.

BBC News

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Venezuelan Rights Groups Criticize End to Political Prisoner Releases After Nine Weeks

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Siyaset·25.04.2026AI özeti

Venezuelan Rights Groups Criticize End to Political Prisoner Releases After Nine Weeks

Human rights groups in Venezuela have criticized interim President Delcy Rodríguez for saying a scheme to release political prisoners was ending after just nine weeks. Nearly 500 prisoners have been released under the amnesty law, but more than 500 are thought to remain incarcerated. Groups including Foro Penal and Provea called the move arbitrary and unconstitutional, with Foro Penal stating only another legislative act or referendum could undo the law.

BBC World

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Belarusian Journalist Details Prison Ordeal After Release in US-Belarus Prisoner Swap

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Siyaset·24.04.2026AI özeti

Belarusian Journalist Details Prison Ordeal After Release in US-Belarus Prisoner Swap

Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Andreeva, released in March 2026 after five years in prison for filming protests against Lukashenko, describes her ordeal including hard labor in a sewing factory and psychological pressure. She was freed as part of a US-brokered deal involving sanctions relief, but her husband remains incarcerated. Out of 1,300 prisoners promised, only 500 have been released. 'I will only truly feel free once my husband is back by my side,' she said.

Politico EU

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Cuba Rejects US Ultimatums on Political Prisoners as Diplomatic Tensions Rise

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Dünya·24.04.2026AI özeti

Cuba Rejects US Ultimatums on Political Prisoners as Diplomatic Tensions Rise

Cuba has rejected US demands to release political prisoners as part of new diplomatic talks, with Cuban Ambassador to the UN Ernesto Soberón Guzmán stating internal issues regarding detainees are not on the negotiating table. The comments came as an American delegation held secret meetings in Havana on April 10 for the first time in a decade. Tensions have escalated over the US energy blockade, with Cuba preparing for potential military aggression while seeking a successful dialogue.

ABC News

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