political prisoner

Example Sentences

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The military prison, one of Syria's largest and which also held political prisoners, remains an open wound for thousands of families still looking for traces of their loved ones.

From Barron's

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law Thursday, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may be soon released.

From Barron's

Groups advocating for those held in Venezuelan jails say that some 400 of the roughly 900 to 1,1000 people deemed to be political prisoners have been released in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

His comments come shortly after the country's interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, signed an amnesty bill approved by its National Assembly that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners.

From BBC

"I want to thank everyone who keeps fighting to release all political prisoners in Belarus. We must continue until every last one is free," she added in a post on X.

From BBC