prisoner

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The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I. “It’s a very serviceable violin,” Baerwald notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The son of a British couple jailed in Iran has called for a prisoner exchange to be explored to secure their release, as the pair remain on hunger strike.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He was considered a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Within days, the North Koreans discovered Blake and took him prisoner along with a group of British diplomats and civilians.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau