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At least three of the prisoner's family members have been detained since they published the allegations of sexual assault and torture.
Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation gets suspended as the prosecutors try to stop any criticism of President Putin ahead of the elections.
Yemeni minister denies report of Marib takeover by Houthis
Yemen's information minister denied reports that the Houthis captured Al-Kassara area in Marib in a thread of tweets.
Three Palestinians under Israeli administrative detention continue hunger strike
The prisoners began their hunger strikes in protest against their imprisonment without charge or trial.
Kremlin aide says Putin-Biden summit possible in June
Russia is considering a meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin in June.
Moroccan hunger strike journalists in 'danger': families
Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni launched a hunger strike earlier this month, having been held in detention for months awaiting a verdict on their cases.
Putin's face-offs with the world
President Putin addressed the Federal Assembly to discuss a number of different topics.
Doctors denied access to 'very weak' Navalny
Doctors were denied access to jailed Russian regime critic Alexei Navalny, adding that he is now 'very weak' and must go to a civilian hospital.
Yemeni model held in Houthi prison threatens hunger strike
Entisar Al-Hammadi is a model and actress who has been kidnapped by the Yemeni rebel Houthi group, and is now threatening to go on ...
Russia says Navalny to be transferred to prison hospital
Russia's prison service said Monday that hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny would be transferred to a hospital for inmates.
US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies
The United States on Sunday warned Moscow of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.
Russia street protests set for April 21: Navalny team
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's health is failing due to his hunger strike in prison, and his team is calling for a protest on ...
Kremlin critic Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors
The jailed opposition leader has been on hunger strike since March 31. His blood potassium levels are now so high he could ...
Algerian rights groups voice alarm over hunger-striking detainees
Rights group in Algeria have voiced concern over dozens of detainees that are currently on hunger strike.
Morocco called for release of jailed journalists
Moroccan journalists have called on authorities to release Suleiman Raissouni and Omar Al-Radi, who have been held for several month on ...
UK Home Office faces investigation into barracks housing refugees
Asylum seekers allegedly face issues with isolation, difficulty accessing legal and medical support, and almost no 'visible security measures'.
Putin foe Navalny 'sues prison for withholding Quran'
Alexei Navalny alleges that prison officials are refusing to give him the Muslim holy book, whose "deep" study was a "self-improvement" goal he ...
Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny amid weight loss
Russian prison officials are threatening to start force-feeding jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after losing nearly 10kg.
Pro-democracy Hirak protesters launch hunger strike in Algerian prison
A group of detained anti-government protesters in Algeria have launched a mass hunger strike in prison.
Biden administration says torture-accused Egypt ex-PM 'had diplomatic immunity'
Plaintiff Mohamed Soltan said the US State Department has 'erred in its interpretation of the law'.
Watchdog urges Morocco to release jailed W Sahara journalist
Moroccan authorities are being urged to free Mohamed Lamine Haddi, who has reportedly been force fed in prison.
What's next for Syria under the Biden administration?
Analysis: Washington is still weighing up its approach to Syria, but the power balance that Russia, Turkey and Iran have built will not be easy ...
Morocco dissident historian to be provisionally released: lawyer
Maati Monjib, 60, was taken into custody on December 29 as part of a preliminary investigation into money laundering.
Yemen’s Houthis admit tear-gas caused fire which killed scores
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have admitted that tear gas fired by guards working for them caused a fire which killed at least 45 migrants at a ...
The fire that broke out at the detention centre and killed 44 was caused by the Houthi rebels.
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