detained

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No one still believes these protests are driven by the horrible treatment of those detained at Delaney.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It was led in part by Gabriela Soto, who is four months pregnant and whose husband was detained inside.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The British Embassy in Berlin confirmed that it was" providing support to two British nationals detained in Germany and was in contact with the local authorities".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But they were both thinking it—that no one knew where they were, which afforded the authorities, whoever it was who wanted them kept here, complete and unchecked power to keep them detained and hidden indefinitely.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers