Thousands march in Russia to demand prisoners` release

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:22

Thousands of demonstrators marched through Moscow on Sunday to demand Russia free eight prisoners jailed after a 2012 protest against President Vladimir Putin.

Afghanistan to free 37 prisoners soon despite US protests

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 16:45

Afghanistan said today it expects to release within two weeks a first batch of alleged Taliban prisoners whom the US says are responsible for dozens of NATO and Afghan deaths.

`Prisoners band` marches to the beat on R-Day

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 23:16

It was a momentous day for 13-prisoners in Himachal Pradesh who became a part of "prisoners band" to participate in the Republic Day parade at Shimla and marched to the tunes of `Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara` at historic Ridge Maidan here on Sunday.

Himachal prisoners take part in Republic Day parade

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:22

Thirteen prisoners set themselves `free` this Republic Day by marching and playing to the tunes of `Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara` here Sunday.

Afghanistan to free most inmates seen by US as threat

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:43

Afghanistan has enough evidence to try only 16 of 88 prisoners that the United States considers a threat to security and plans to free the remaining detainees, the president`s spokesman said on Thursday.

Afghanistan says 88 prisoners to be freed, despite US concern

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:12

The prisoners are being held at a jail at the Bagram air base north of Kabul. The United States only recently transferred the prison to Afghan control after it had become a serious source of tension with the Afghan government.

Myanmar to free remaining political prisoners Tuesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:54

Myanmar Tuesday announced the release of all remaining political prisoners on the last day of 2013.

Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners: Palestinian official

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 06:28

Israel released early Tuesday 26 Palestinian prisoners, a Palestinian official told a news agency, in accordance with commitments made to revive US-brokered peace talks.

Israel names Palestinian prisoners to be released

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 15:50

Israel released the list late yesterday. All were convicted in connection to the killing of Israelis.

Pakistan, India agree to release prisoners who have completed sentences

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:52

Pakistan and India have agreed to release prisoners, who have completed their sentence.

Myanmar frees 44 political prisoners

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:17

President Thein Sein has pledged to release all prisoners of conscience in Myanmar by the end of the year.

Egypt courts order 21 women, girl protesters freed

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 19:32

Egyptian appeals courts today ordered 14 women jailed after a protest to be freed, reducing 11-year prison terms to one-year suspended sentences, as seven girls were also ordered released.