illegal detention

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An international group of lawyers has strongly condemned the "illegal" detention of a prominent Burkinabe lawyer and civil society leader in a military prison for more than a year.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Emefiele was then taken into custody and has been detained since, prompting him to sue the secret police recently on the grounds of illegal detention and a breach of his human rights.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Australia and Papua New Guinea will hold urgent talks next week over asylum seekers held at an "illegal" detention centre on Manus Island.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2016

But the minister, Johnston Busingye, released a statement Thursday saying that all the country’s facilities were run properly, according to U.N. standards, and denying any illegal detention.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2015

The system of Government contracts and inspection of immigrants has already done something toward ameliorating the condition of the coolie, and guarding him against illegal detention after his arrival at Singapore or Penang.

From Heathen Slaves and Christian Rulers by Andrew, Elizabeth Wheeler