Aleksei A. Navalny, the imprisoned opposition leader, did not appear at a court hearing two weeks ago and has not been heard from since. His allies are trying desperately to find him.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
U.S. Naval Officer Is Released From Jail in Japan After Yearslong Effort
The fallout over the case has strained diplomatic ties between Japan and the United States.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Misses Court Date, Raising Alarm Among Supporters
The Russian opposition leader had been scheduled to appear before a district court via a video link on Monday. His spokeswoman said his allies had not heard from him for more than five days.
Alberto Fujimori Is Ordered Released From Prison in Peru
The ruling, which affirms a decision to reinstate a pardon, defies an order by an international court that former President Alberto Fujimori continue to serve his sentence for human rights violations.
Arab Citizens of Israel Released in Deals With Hamas Fear a Backlash
Almost all the 15 Israeli-Arab women freed in the swaps were released against their will. One was expelled from a university and others fear they could be attacked by those who link them to Hamas.
Israel Resumes Offensive in Gaza Strip After Truce With Hamas Ends
Talks on extending a weeklong cease-fire broke down, with each side blaming the other. The truce had included the release of hostages held in Gaza for people in Israeli prisons.
Blinken Urges Israel to Reduce Civilian Deaths as More Hostages Are Freed
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli officials and a Palestinian leader on Thursday to seek improved conditions for Gaza’s civilians and to try to exert influence over Israel’s expected military offensive.
Paul Whelan Attacked in Russian Prison, His Family Says
Mr. Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence in a labor camp, told his family that another inmate struck him in the face.
Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi Freed From Israeli Prison in Hostage Exchange
The 22-year-old activist was jailed for three weeks without being charged. Her arrest was one of thousands made during the Israeli military’s crackdown in the occupied West Bank after the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7.
West Bank Residents Praise Hamas for Palestinian Prisoners’ Release
Some people in the West Bank, where frustration with the Palestinian Authority has been simmering for years, believe Hamas and other armed groups are the only ones they can trust to protect them.