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Germany

On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt

The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

Iran

Iran jails two Swedish citizens for alleged drug trafficking

Tensions between Tehran and Stockholm soared after a Swedish court convicted a former Iranian official of war crimes during the 1980s.

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

Spain

Paralysed gunman dies after court allows his request for euthanasia

The man had begged for the right to die but victims of the shooting had argued that he should face justice.

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Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny moved to maximum-security prison

The Russian opposition leader had been jailed near Moscow since February 2021.

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is facing a further 15 years in jail

The most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin wrote on Instagram this week that the fresh charges against him include "inciting illegal protests" and creating an "extremist group".

Republic of Ecuador

Another Ecuador prison clash leaves 43 inmates dead

A clash between rival Ecuadorian gangs has left 43 inmates dead, officials said Monday, little more than a month after another prison riot resulted in 20 deaths.

Denmark

Denmark agrees €15m deal to send 300 foreign prisoners to Kosovo

Danish authorities had initially announced plans to rent prison cells in the small Western Balkan country in December.

France

Prisoners use mail-in voting for first time in a presidential election

It's seen a sharp rise in the number of prisoners voting this time around.

Europe Decoded

Investigations launched into alleged mistreatment of Russian prisoners

Kyiv and Moscow are investigating a graphic video which has been widely shared on social media but has not been verified.

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El Salvador prisoners dragged out of cells amid spike in gang violence

Officers dragged half-naked inmates out of their cells, forced them to run and searched them in the courtyard. President Nayib Bukele issued an ultimatum to gangs considered responsible for dozens of homicides in three days, threatening to increase punishments on their imprisoned members.

Ukraine

Snake Island sailors freed in Ukraine war prisoner exchange, says Kyiv

The 13 soldiers had famously defied Russian warships at the very start of the invasion.

France

Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison attack

The fatal attack has sparked rioting and protests on the French Mediterranean island.

France

Violent clashes continue in Corsica after prominent prisoner attacked

Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner.

Russia

Alexei Navalny faces additional 10-year jail sentence on fraud charges

The Russian opposition leader is already serving a 2.5-year sentence in a maximum-security detention centre.

Health news

Inmates sue after receiving Ivermectin to treat COVID without consent

Four inmates in the US state of Arkansas claim they were given Ivermectin after testing positive for COVID, but they say they were told that it was vitamins, antibiotics or steroids.

Destinations

Gorgona: The prison island with tropical rainforests and a dark past

Popular with ecotourists now, this Colombian beauty spot harbours a brutal history.

Lithuania

Lithuania opens doors of alleged former CIA secret prison

The complex is now being prepared to be put up for auction.

Denmark

Denmark plans to rent 300 prison cells in Kosovo to ease overcrowding

The cells will be used to house foreign prisoners who are due to be deported after serving their sentences.