prisoner

Example Sentences

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A European Parliament vote on Thursday called for the release of "all those detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including political prisoners and human rights defenders" in Tunisia.

From Barron's

The Central Intelligence Agency, which traditionally manages prisoner trades with Russia, wasn’t fully briefed on that proposed exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carefully opening the volume, he showed AFP the chapter on the redemption of prisoners in Jewish law.

From Barron's

A prisoner released on Thursday told AFP that he had been one of three in a cell, "two on bunk beds and one sleeping on the floor".

From Barron's

"Freedom for regime prisoners," reads a large banner carried towards the nearby Supreme Court.

From BBC