Political Prisoners Released

Gambia's New Leaders Push For Political Prisoners' Release

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 4, 2016

The Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow held talks with his team Saturday to plot his transition to power, with the release of political prisoners emerging as a top priority for the new administration.

Myanmar President Pardons 63 Political Prisoners: Watchdog

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 17, 2016

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw pardoned at least 63 political prisoners on the country's traditional New Year today, according to a watchdog group, in his first major political act since he was sworn in last month.

Myanmar Frees Over 100 Political Prisoners, But Jails 2

World News | Associated Press | Saturday April 9, 2016

More than 100 political prisoners in Myanmar have been freed under an amnesty ordered by the country's new de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, as her first official act.

US calls on Iran to release 'all political prisoners'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 19, 2012

The United States has called on Iran to "release all political prisoners", expressing concern for a Kurdish activist and a human rights defender.

Dissident Myanmar monk to face trial: State media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 19, 2012

A leading dissident Buddhist monk who was among hundreds of political prisoners, released last month is to face trial in Myanmar, state media said on Sunday. Gambira will have to face the charges of squatting in one monastery in Yangon and breaking into two others, which led to him being detained briefly by police earlier this month, according to t...