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The US has arrested an Iranian academic on charges of acting as an agent of the Islamic Republic.
Families of imprisoned Syrians are forced to pay huge amounts to contact their imprisoned relatives, according to the Association of Detainees and the Missing in Sednaya Prison (ADMSP).
Gunmen kill Afghan radio journalist in car ambush
Besmullah Adel Aimaq, editor-in-chief of Voice of Ghor radio, was killed en route to Firoz Koh city, the capital of Ghor province, said Aref Aber, the governor's spokesman.
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict revives bitter disputes over land
Despite efforts to the contrary by international and regional actors, the bloody conflict in Tigray continues.
Dilemma for West over foreigners jailed in Iran
Iran has repeatedly detained foreigners and dual nationals on charges campaigners and governments say are unfounded, with the prisoners only ...
2020 'worst year for Palestinian prisoners', official says
Rights groups had warned earlier this year that Israeli prisons were a 'ready environment' for the spread of Covid-19.
Eight injured, 21 detained as Israel storms Palestinian camps
Eight Palestinians were injured and 21 detained as Israeli forces stormed Palestinian refugee camps in Qalandiya and Bethlehem in the West Bank.
Haftar's capture of Italian fishermen sparks diplomatic storm
In-depth: Haftar's forces have detained a crew of Sicilian fishermen for over 90 days, igniting a diplomatic stand-off with Italy.
Academic arrives in Australia after Iran release
Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert returned to Australia on Friday amid reports she was detained after Iranian authorities discovered she was in a ...
Palestinian prisoner Maher Al-Akhras returns home after 'heroic' hunger-strike
Maher al-Akhras was taken out of Israeli prison and sent home after being imprisoned by Israel and kept on administrative detention.
Australian academic freed in Iran hails 'traumatic ordeal' end
An Australian-British academic freed by Iran said her release ended a "long and traumatic ordeal".
The women who served as a deadly Taliban duo
Muzghan and her aunt Nasreen walked free from jail in September after confessing to being members of the Taliban's ultra-violent Haqqani network.
Israel has detained 400 Palestinian children this year
Israeli forces have arrested at least 400 Palestinians since the start of this year.
PA to halt prisoner funds to mend US relations
The PA is planning to end its payments to prisoners after US Democrats said the only way a Biden administration will show sympathy to them is if ...
'Terrorist motive' in Saudi embassy shooting: Dutch prosecutors
A man suspected of firing a gun at the Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague last week acted with "terrorist intent", Dutch prosecutors said on ...
'Makes no difference': Saudi minister slams German arms ban
Saudi's foreign affairs minister said the Kingdom does not need German military equipment, as the European country prepares to once again discuss the ban of arms exports to Saudi.
Brother of Yemen president listed for next prisoner swap
Nasser Mansour Hadi, who has been held by the Houthis since the war erupted in 2015, will be among the names listed in the upcoming ...
Will Biden scrap Trump's US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan?
Analysis: Biden is expected to adjust but not dramatically change course in the US-led Afghan peace process.
Israel 'agrees to release' Palestinian hunger-striker Maher al-Akhras
Prisoner Maher al-Akhras will remain in hospital amid concerns over his deteriorated health condition.
Yemen in Focus: New Houthi ambassador signals Iran's intentions
This week we focus on Iran's new ambassador to the Houthis in the rebel-held capital.
I escaped Sisi's jails, but thousands of others haven't
Comment: Despite death threats forcing me out of Egypt, I'm lucky compared to the tens of thousands jailed, tortured and killed for speaking ...
'Innocent Yemenis dying' UN says, amid escalating violence
The United Nations said innocent Yemenis are still dying because of the brutal conflict, which has since the end of September killed at least ...
Palestinian prisoner undeterred after 83 days of hunger strike
Having refused food for over 80 days, Maher al-Akhras is continuing his hunger strike against his administrative detention.
Yemen in Focus: Joyous prisoner release after years-long misery
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
A prison exchange between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have begun.
Maher Akhras is deteriorating inside an Israeli prison after going on a hunger strike.
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