Prisoner

US ex-Marine Trevor Reed, who was detained in 2019 and accused of assaulting police officers, is escorted before a court hearing in Moscow, Russia March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva/File Photo
USA

US, Russia swap prisoners Reed and Yaroshenko amid war tensions

The swap occurred in Turkey, and the United States thanked Turkey, a NATO ally, for its help in the exchange. Russian news agencies reported that Yaroshenko then flew from Ankara to Sochi and...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan September 17, 2021. Photo :Reuters
Middle East

Iran appears ready to swap prisoners with US; nuclear deal near

Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends the IX Moscow conference on international security in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2021. Photo :Reuters
World+Biz

Myanmar junta to pardon 814 prisoners in amnesty

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South Asia

70% foreign prisoners in India await trial, data shows

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. Photo :Reuters
Middle East

UAE orders release of 870 prisoners ahead of National Day - WAM

Inmates of the Regional de Guayaquil prison hold banners reading "We want peace," "The law is killing us," "Peace, no to violence" after unrest was reported since the country's worst-ever riots broke out a few days ago at the Penitenciaria del Litoral, in Guayaquil, Ecuador October 2, 2021. Photo :Reuters
World+Biz

Seven prisoners found dead in Ecuador jail affected by riots

People react outside Insein prison as Myanmar's Junta releases prisoners including people that protested against the military coup, in Yangon, Myanmar 18 October, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
South Asia

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

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Crime

Probe body formed over torturing prisoner in Cumilla jail

“Why are biometric identification systems not being used in prisons to identify prisoners?” asks HC
Court

“Why are biometric identification systems not being used in prisons to identify prisoners?” asks HC

A man holds up a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi as he takes part in a protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
World+Biz

Myanmar releases prisoners for New Year, though likely not dissidents

Prisoner dies in Kashimpur Jail 
Bangladesh

Prisoner dies in Kashimpur Jail 

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Law & order

Prisoner ‘missing’ from Chattogram central jail

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Bangladesh

Death in prison rising alarmingly