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Video: Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions
Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States, Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners and approved a new amnesty law, although the restrictions on those freed have raised questions about whether this signals real change. Our international correspondent Simon Romero describes what’s happening.
Judge orders takeover of Arizona prison health care operations after years of violations
The decision on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver came after her 2022 verdict that concluded Arizona had violated prisoners’ rights by providing inadequate care that led to suffering and preventable deaths.
Why Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after the US ousted Maduro
Venezuela has passed an amnesty law to free hundreds of political prisoners, in what the government calls a step toward reconciliation after the US ousted President Nicolás Maduro.
Pressure grows for release of Venezuelan political prisoners
An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.
Venezuela frees 17 political prisoners, opposition movement says
Venezuela on Saturday freed 17 political prisoners, the human rights committee of opposition movement Vente Venezuela said in a post on X.
Venezuelans rally more openly as they navigate changing political landscape
As people participate in more protests, they’re demanding the government release political prisoners as it has pledged to do.
Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says
Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.
Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions
Venezuelan-based prisoners’ rights group Foro Penal confirmed the release of at least 30 people Sunday.
‘I did that’: Trump takes credit for a prisoner release that happened before he even ran for president
At the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, President Donald Trump spoke from prepared remarks as he discussed the persecution of Mariam Ibrahim. Ibrahim was unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to death in Sudan in 2014, in a case centered on her Christian faith, until she was released that same year following a global outcry.
Venezuela's acting president proposes legislation that could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners
Belarus: Snow and cold used to torture political prisoners
Former political prisoners tell DW that winter in Belarus prisons is brutal during cold, snowy winters like this one — because snow and freezing temperatures are used by guards to torment them.
Hundreds of political prisoners in Venezuela could be released under new amnesty bill
Venezuela's acting president announces amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders and journalists.
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez announces amnesty for political prisoners
Move is a hopeful sign in repressive nation weeks after US toppled former leader Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison
Venezuela’s acting president has announced a proposed amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, as well as the closure of a notorious detention center, in her latest concessions since the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, jou…
Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of prisoners detained for political reasons
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced a bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
Venezuela’s Rodriguez Announces Amnesty For Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s interim government announced broad amnesty for political prisoners on Friday, a move that could benefit hundreds of people still held in the country’s jails, EFE reported, citing comments from acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
‘It’s a farce’: families of Venezuela political prisoners still waiting for their release
Critics believe ‘drip drip’ of releases after Nicolás Maduro’s dramatic seizure an attempt by regime to ‘keep the US satisfied’
Venezuela frees 104 political prisoners, rights group says
A human rights lawyer and a communications student are among those freed, Caracas-based Foro Penal says.
Venezuela releases over 100 political prisoners
Under pressure from the US, Venezuela has been freeing hundreds of political prisoners in recent weeks since US forces kidnapped former leader Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
Pastors, political prisoners released from Venezuelan prisons
World Outreach Church Pastor Allen Jackson joins ‘Saturday in America’ to discuss religious leaders released from Venezuelan prisons following U.S. action involving the Maduro regime.
Trump’s leadership creates 'rare opportunity' for change in Iran, former Iranian political prisoner says
A former Iranian political prisoner says President Trump's leadership could free the country as massive protests challenge the brutal regime, calling the moment a "historical test."
Former Iranian political prisoner shares message for Trump
Former Iranian political prisoner Navid Mohebbi says the 'crimes against humanity' in Iran are a 'historical test' and how President Donald Trump can help on 'My View.'
Trump thanks Iran for not following through on executions of political prisoners
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.
Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners
President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for canceling the executions of more than 800 political prisoners.
Venezuela promised to free political prisoners, but their families are still waiting
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has promised to keep releasing political prisoners, but so far only a fraction of those imprisoned under Maduro have been released.
Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners
Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still held in custody.
Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month.
Hundreds in Venezuela come forward to say their loved ones are 'political prisoners'
Edilson Torres was set to be buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison
n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
Jailed Venezuelan politician's son criticises slow prisoner release
Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.
JUST IN: Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America.'
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Maduro
Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America' and the Colombian president's new warning on U.S. strikes.
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested
President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.
Trump to meet with oil executives as Venezuela releases political prisoners
Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move
Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
Venezuela Announces the Release of Political Prisoners
The release, which was expected to happen later on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.
Venezuela to Free Political Prisoners After US Captures Maduro
Venezuela’s government said it’s freeing an “important number” of local and foreign prisoners just days after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Jailed Palestine Action activist ends 60-day hunger strike as health fails
Prisoners For Palestine says activist Teuta Hoxha needs hospitalisation but has been denied treatment while in prison.
Maduro's fall stirs fears for Venezuelan, regional stability
Venezuela's diaspora is celebrating the US-led ouster of Nicolas Maduro after over a decade in power. But relief is intermingled with fear, including over political prisoners still held by the weakened Caracas regime.
Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.
Pro-Palestine prisoners pause hunger strike as their health deteriorates
Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib, on remand at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, had refused food for almost 50 days in protest at the ban on Palestine Action
Belarus frees prominent political prisoners as U.S. lifts sanctions on country's potash exports
Belarusian authorities on Saturday freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova and other prominent political prisoners, a human rights group confirmed.
Belarus releases political prisoners including Nobel winner
Authorities in Minsk released Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski from jail Saturday along with another 122 political prisoners. The move comes as Belarus seeks to mend ties with Washington and the US lifts some sanctions.
Belarus Pardons 123 Prisoners as US Lifts Potash Sanctions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 123 prisoners in response to the US lifting its sanctions on his country’s potash exports, the state-owned news agency Belta reported, citing Lukashenko’s press service.
Budget hearings day 4: Business Council in the hot seat, state prisoners and more
The Wyoming Business Council faced scrutiny from state Freedom Caucus lawmakers who were skeptical of the economic development agency and its budget goals.