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In Kyrgyzstan's only female prison, Nowruz brings a moment of respite

Inmates inside Kyrgyzstan's only female prison have been given a brief break from life behind bars with Nowruz celebrations taking the form of dance, wrestling and games.

Nature

This dog got life behind bars…and loves it

This fearful fido found his perfect home where ‘he is never without a human.’

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

We take a look at Billie Holiday's stint in prison, as well as some other stars who've spent time behind bars.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Johnny Cash recorded the legendary album 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. But that's not the only gig, nor only prison that has historic relevance on 13 January.

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Climate

The letters offering a ‘lifeline’ to climate protesters in prison

Looking for a good Christmas deed? Writing to a protester behind bars is a very cheap way to show solidarity.

Russia

Alexei Navalny says he was 'moved to tiny cell' in Russian prison

Putin's most prominent internal critic claims he has been transferred to a cramped "punishment cell" in prison and deprived of family visits.

Russia

US protests as Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia

The two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted of drug trafficking offenses in August.

Egypt

Alaa Abdel-Fattah: Leaders raise case of jailed activist at COP27

France's President Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both raised the case of jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah with Egypt's President al-Sisi at COP27.

Culture news

The Iranian musician risking prison for his new album

Mehdi Rajabian has spent years in prison, lived through solitary confinement and endured hunger strikes just to put his music out in the world. His latest album 'It Arrives' puts his life on the line once again.

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.

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.

The Cube

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.