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Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
September 27, 2026Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
August 24, 2026Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
June 22, 2026'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
May 17, 2026UK stocks rise 2% on US-Iran peace deal hopes - Reuters
UK stocks rise 2% on US-Iran peace deal hopes Reuters
May 6, 2026Exclusive: Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds - Reuters
Exclusive: Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds Reuters
May 6, 2026Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says - Reuters
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says Reuters
April 30, 2026Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
April 26, 2026Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.
April 25, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
April 13, 2026Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say - reuters.com
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say reuters.com
April 4, 2026Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt - Reuters
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt Reuters
April 3, 2026Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
April 3, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
April 2, 2026'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line - Reuters
'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line Reuters
March 10, 2026One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply - Reuters
One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply Reuters
March 7, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
March 5, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
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Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
Prisoner releases and free elections were two key pledges made to the US by the new administration Venezuelan authorities have released a slew of political prisoners, human rights groups say, days af
Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
Imran Khan, shown here in 2022, has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he denies A group of former cricket captains, including Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and one of England
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
Myanmar's military was responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over the six-month election period last year, the UN says. A new report covering from August to January says credible sources have
Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns
Tehran has executed at least 21 people and detained more than 4,000 since the start of the Iran war, the UN Human Rights Office said on Wednesday. In a statement from Geneva, the office said at least
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'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
The line is crackly. But the voice of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh is clear and, given the circumstances, surprisingly steady. He's on death row in western Iran. He speaks quickly - as if time is running out
Iran war may have influenced suspect in Trump dinner shooting - US intelligence
France was not specifically targeted in an attack on a vessel operated by French shipping group CMA CGM in the Strait of Hormuz, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday. “The situation
UK stocks jump on hopes for US-Iran deal - Reuters
UK stocks jumped more than 2% on Wednesday as investors bet on a possible US-Iran deal to end the months-long war, Reuters reported. The conflict has pushed energy prices sharply higher and raised co
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says
Asia Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, was initially sentenced to 33 years but will now have just over 18 years left to serve. A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former le
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments FILE PHOTO: A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, during a rally deno
Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed democratically elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear. Save Share Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has cut all prisoners’
Myanmar reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi’s prison term in new amnesty
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi waits to address judges of the International Court of Justice on the second day of three days of hearings in The Hague, Netherlands, on Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Peter
Where are the eight Iranian women Trump claimed to save from execution?
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war US President Donald Trump has claimed Iran halted the execution of eight women after he demanded that they be spared. “I have just been informed that
Delcy Rodríguez announces the end of the amnesty and says that there will be "other methods" for "pending cases."
By CiberCuba Editorial Team Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 06:00 Share on: Delcy Rodríguez, acting president of Venezuela, declared last Thursday that the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence "is com
Delcy Rodríguez da por concluida la aplicación de la ley de amnistía en Venezuela
La presidenta encargada señala que se otorgaron 8.616 libertades plenas, mientras las ONG advierten que hay entre 400 y 600 casos que no se beneficiaron de la norma El perdón que ofreció el chavismo
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
Human rights groups in Venezuela have criticised interim President Delcy Rodríguez for saying a scheme to release political prisoners was "coming to an end", having been in place for just nine weeks.
El Gobierno de Myanmar reduce la condena de cárcel de la exlíder y Nobel de la Paz Aung San Suu Kyi
El actual presidente, que llegó al poder con un golpe de Estado hace cinco años, amnistía a más de 4.300 presos El Gobierno de Myanmar (la antigua Birmania) ha reducido este viernes la condena de cár
Irán acelera las ejecuciones de presos políticos en plena guerra
Las confesiones difundidas públicamente hacen temer que otros ahorcamientos se sumen a los 14 que calculan las ONG desde el inicio del conflicto Ali Fahim, un manifestante detenido durante las prote
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
April 4 (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday executed two men it said were convicted of links to an opposition group, the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran, and of carrying out armed attacks, domes
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
Published on 04/04/2026 at 02:33 am EDT April 4 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday executed two men it said were convicted of links to an opposition group, the People's Mojahedin Organi