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Trump Backs Plan to Trade Limited Russia Sanctions Relief for Political Prisoner Releases

The move would use targeted economic steps to win detainee releases but faces legal limits, allied objections and political pushback in Washington.

ECHR Rules Kavala Conviction Null and Orders Immediate Release

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Critical in Iran Hospital After Prison Health Collapse

Myanmar Junta Orders Suu Kyi to Serve Remainder Under House Arrest

U.S.-Brokered Prisoner Swap Frees Poczobut in 5-for-5 Exchange at Belarus Border

Myanmar Frees Ousted President Win Myint in Thingyan Amnesty

Venezuela Demands Maduro’s Immediate Release at UN Rights Council

Cameroon Opposition Leader Anicet Ekane Dies in Custody as Government Opens Inquiry

Algeria Pardons Boualem Sansal and Transfers Him to Germany for Treatment