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Political Prisoner

Ex-referee sentenced to six years in prison over protest detention

The Iranian judiciary has sentenced a woman to death following her arrest in connection with her activities on social media platforms.

05 May 2026-15:54
Iran defies world: wave of executions escalates

As Iran’s new wave of executions continues, the judiciary chief, defying international calls to halt them, vows no leniency and dismisses 'arrogant' foreign critics.

03 May 2026-09:21
Russian listed by Memorial as political prisoner goes on hunger strike

A former Moscow district official serving a long prison sentence in Russia for what he says were trumped-up political charges has declared a "dry hunger strike", refusing both food and water.

11 Apr 2026-22:06
US negotiates release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua

The White House announced that the United States has successfully negotiated the release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua after months of discussions, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

05 Sep 2024-23:56