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Now playing Next no comment Gazans celebrate escape of six Palestinians from Israeli prison Gazans celebrate the escape of 6 Palestinian prisoners from an Israeli prison in northern Israel through a tunnel dug beneath a sink, triggering a massive manhunt for the group that includes a prominent ex-militant. 06/09/2021
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Now playing Next Spain Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago. 23/06/2021
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Now playing Next Iran British-Australian academic released after years jailed in Iran Kylie Moore-Gilbert was sentenced to 10 years in prison on disputed espionage charges, but was released early in exchange for three Iranians held abroad. 26/11/2020
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Now playing Next Denmark Danish submarine killer recaptured after prison break attempt Peter Madsen was jailed for life for the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine in 2017 20/10/2020
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