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Imprisonment

What happened to the journalists in the Maldives?

Two journalists in the Maldives were reportedly jailed after publishing allegations concerning an alleged affair involving the country’s president, triggering widespread debate about press freedom, freedom of expression, and the state of democracy in the Indian Ocean island nation.

13 May 2026-20:41
Bahrain sentences five to life over Iran-linked plot case

Five individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Bahrain for allegedly plotting “terrorist and hostile acts” in coordination with Iran.

28 Apr 2026-15:20
El Salvador's constitutional reform aims to legalize life imprisonment

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved a constitutional reform permitting life imprisonment for those convicted of homicide, rape, and terrorism, marking a shift from the previous legal framework that prohibited such penalties.

18 Mar 2026-22:56
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to life in prison

A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his failed bid to impose martial law in 2024.

19 Feb 2026-11:14