Prisoners released

UAE rulers order release of thousands of inmates ahead of union day

UAE leaders have ordered the release of thousands of inmates ahead of Union Day, with multiple emirates issuing coordinated pardons for prisoners who met conduct and time-served criteria.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025|ByTHE MEDIA LINE

A policeman enters Dubai's Al-Awir central prison in the United Arab Emirates, on May 21, 2020

Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025|ByREUTERS

Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025

Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive under ceasefire deal

Several thousand Palestinians gathered around Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to await the arrival of the freed prisoners.

OCTOBER 13, 2025|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A Hezbollah member carries a weapon which sources familiar with its arsenal said is used to counter drones, during a religious procession to mark Ashura in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon July 17, 2024.

Lebanon drops charges against Hezbollah Ashura festival gunmen

US Envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut speaks about the US using influence to achieve its goals in the region.

JULY 21, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A dozen arrested for supporting Hamas, cheering for released prisoner

Footage of the displays showed the suspects participating in a celebration waving Hamas flags and firing weapons into the air.

JANUARY 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel Police found Hamas flags, banners, fireworks, guns, money and more in the suspect's belongings.

Justice Ministry adds two additional names to prisoner release list

The Ministry added two additional names to the list: Ahmad Raad Zaid Faroukh and Ahmad Mohammad Nayef Al-Hawamdeh.

JANUARY 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Ofer Prison, near Jerusalem, January 19, 2025

Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon

Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.

APRIL 9, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF