Prisoner release
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.
Afghanistan releases American detainee in an effort to improve Taliban, US relations
Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert major prison center
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
34 years after capture, Ron Arad's wife: 'Let's not repeat same mistakes'
In a moving Facebook post, Tami Arad recalled early years of hope and despair waiting for her husband to return home.
Hamas: We have powerful cards to force Israel to free prisoners
Israeli authorities say that many of the released prisoners had resumed terrorism activity, either by joining Hamas or recruiting members to terror cells
Taliban prisoner issue almost resolved, peace talks expected 'soon'
A source close to the Taliban said the group was willing to move forward so long as most of the 5,000 prisoners demanded were released.
Iranian-American freed in prisoner swap with US arrives in Iran
An Iranian-American doctor has returned to Iran, Iranian state media reported on Monday.
US says door remains open for diplomacy with Iran
The US official reiterated an appeal for Iran to release American citizens Baquer Namazi, his son Siamak Namazi and conservationist Morad Tahbaz.
American detained in Iran since 2018 freed, on his way home, family says
Michael White had been released from an Iranian prison in mid-March on medical furlough but was held in Iran under Swiss custody.
Haniyeh: Hamas can kidnap more Israeli soldiers
"Hamas will not be quiet about prisoners sitting in Israeli prisons; some of them for over 40 years already."
Swiss diplomat joins Germany, Egypt on Hamas-Israel prisoner swap talks
'It seems that there is now a real possibility for a deal between Hamas and Israel for the release of all the prisoners of war and those missing in action'
Goldin, Shaul families told gov't negotiating prisoner exchange with Hamas
'To miss the opportunity now, would be a national irresponsibility'
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Iran's reported temporary release of 100,000 prisoners since February - including prisoners of conscience and dual and foreign nationals - was welcomed by the United Nations on Friday as a good step.
