detainment
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Her husband, Zeesharn Moustapha, said that their family felt "very helpless" and that their "only possible solution" was for Burnham to "make a phone call to Egypt" to end the detainment.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
To a pastor released after a warrantless detainment.
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
The case has been closely monitored by human rights groups including Amal Clooney's Clooney Foundation for Justice, which in October questioned the lengthy detainment, citing "repeated postponements and slow progress".
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Limón is one of the most powerful politicians in the state behind Gov. Gavin Newsom, but the detainment of American citizens, including U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2026
None spoke of Citra’s detainment, or her escape to the Chilargentine Region, but some did joke with Marie about that embarrassing journal entry.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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