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Why jail access to Pakistan’s Imran Khan has caused a political storm
Jailed former prime minister was finally allowed to meet his sister, Uzma Khanum, on Tuesday, following protests.
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More details emerge of Israel’s ‘brutal’ treatment of Palestinian detainees
Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal
The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on ‘humanitarian grounds’.
From: NewsFeed
Israel’s parliament advances ‘terrorists’ death penalty bill
Israel’s parliament has advanced a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for ‘terrorists’.
Published On 11 Nov 2025
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal
Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.
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Riot in Ecuador prison kills 31 amid gunfire and explosions
Ecuador’s prisons are among the deadliest in Latin America due to overcrowding, corruption and weak control.
Tunisian opposition figures join hunger strike to support jailed politician
The family of jailed politician Jawhar Ben Mbarek say ‘his health is deteriorating’ after nine days without food.
Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine
Colombian fighters Alexander Ante, 48, and Jose Aron Medina Aranda, 37 were each sentenced to 13 years in prison.
From: Between Us
Gaza’s fragile freedom
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reflects on his brother’s release and the deep scars left on freed Palestinian prisoners
Published On 6 Nov 2025
Iran releases two French nationals imprisoned for three years
Cecile Kohler, 41, and her partner, Jacques Paris, 72, had been jailed on charges of spying for France and Israel.
From: NewsFeed
Israel arrests ex-army lawyer for leaking video showing Palestinian’s abuse
Israel has arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over her leaking of a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing prisoners.
Published On 3 Nov 2025