Political Prisoners

This page collects the 22 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Political Prisoners”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Human Rights, Venezuela, and Foreign Policy.

1. Mon, Aug 171 item
   1. Venezuelan officials announce prisoner releases amid activist demands for transparencyThe Venezuelan government announced the release of 131 political prisoners, though activists report only 78 have been confirmed and over 300 remain in custody. Families and human rights groups are calMiami-Dade
2. Sat, Aug 151 item
   1. Venezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty lawVenezuelan courts have released 131 individuals detained for political reasons, a move the U.S. government describes as a step toward national reconciliation. The releases were facilitated by the goveMiami-Dade2 reports
3. Fri, Aug 141 item
   1. At least 40 political prisoners released in Venezuela following government-opposition talksAt least 40 political prisoners, including six women, have been released in Venezuela following the conclusion of initial negotiations between the government and a sector of the opposition. The NGO FoMiami-Dade2 reports
4. Mon, Aug 31 item
   1. International Red Cross meets with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu KyiThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a private meeting with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, marking a rare instance of contact with the outside world since her 202Miami-Dade3 reports
5. Mon, May 182 items
   1. Protests in Caracas Over Deaths of Political Prisoner and MotherDemonstrators gathered in Caracas to demand justice following the death of a woman whose son died in state custody nine months prior. The protest highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment ofMiami-Dade
   2. Mother Dies After Venezuela Admits Hiding Son's DeathUnited States

1. 01Foro Penalorganization5 mentions
2. 02Nicolás Maduroperson4 mentions
3. 03Julie Bishopperson3 mentions
4. 04António Guterresperson3 mentions
5. 05Kim Arisperson3 mentions
6. 06Dinorah Figueraperson3 mentions
7. 07Delcy Rodríguezperson3 mentions
8. 08Arnaud de Baecqueperson3 mentions
9. 09Alfredo Romeroperson3 mentions
10. 10Nay Phone Lattperson3 mentions