As Venezuela's government pledges significant prisoner releases, only 11 have been freed. The process unfolds against the backdrop of former President Maduro's capture by US forces and a potential diplomatic reset.
The family of James Luckey-Lange, son of cult singer Q Lazzarus, hope for his safe return after his disappearance in Caracas. This follows the dramatic US capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
The son of a British couple detained in Iran for a year has delivered a 70,000-signature petition to Downing Street, urging the UK government to intensify efforts to secure their release from Tehran's Evin prison.
The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, held in Iran's Evin prison on espionage charges, hand 70,000-signature petition to Downing Street demanding government action to secure their release.
Presenter Charlie Stayt apologised live on BBC Breakfast after a technical fault disrupted Saturday's broadcast. The show continued with a report on a British couple detained in Iran.
A damning UN report details Israel's 'organised and widespread torture' of Palestinians, including dog attacks and sexual violence. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes.
ICE data reveals a 2,143% surge in non-criminal immigrant detainees since Trump took office, as public approval for the agency plummets to 34%. Discover the full story.
Shocking report reveals routine handcuffing of vulnerable detainees including frail 70-year-old man. Home Office contractors accused of disproportionate force and toxic staff culture.
Myanmar's military government broadcasts its crackdown on notorious online scam centres, showing bulldozed buildings and over 1,000 detained foreigners. Discover the full story.
A shocking report reveals 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody since 2023, exposing systematic torture and medical neglect. Read the full investigation into these human rights violations.
Exclusive report reveals at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since October 2023, with evidence suggesting the true toll is much higher. Read the full investigation.
A federal judge has indicated hundreds detained in Chicago immigration operations could be released on bond. Learn about the legal battle and what comes next.
A landmark ruling prevents US immigration authorities from moving detainees from Chicago to distant facilities, marking a significant victory for immigrant rights advocates.
Exclusive CCTV footage obtained by The Independent shows disturbing treatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel's Sde Teiman camp, prompting international outcry and military investigations.
The Israeli military's senior legal officer faces arrest after confessing to leaking disturbing footage showing soldiers assaulting detained Palestinians, sparking a major accountability crisis.
Israeli security forces have launched a major operation in East Jerusalem, detaining numerous Palestinians as tensions escalate following recent attacks. The crackdown targets alleged Hamas operatives.
A British-Iranian couple detained in Iran for over five years await a verdict that could determine their fate, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
Dozens of Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli prisons as fragile ceasefire holds amid ongoing conflict negotiations and humanitarian concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump-era immigration policies led to the detention of West African migrants in Ghana, raising serious human rights concerns and diplomatic tensions.
Heartwarming footage captures the emotional moment Palestinian detainees released from Israeli prisons reunite with loved ones in Gaza after prolonged separation.
Immigration detainees in a Texas jail launch hunger strike over severe overcrowding and inadequate medical care, with some held for over a year without resolution.
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
Exclusive: Russian authorities have dismantled a major alleged illegal immigration ring in Moscow, detaining over a dozen Vietnamese nationals. The operation raises serious questions about human trafficking routes into Europe.
In a landmark ruling, Israel's highest court has declared that the government is failing to provide sufficient food to Palestinian security detainees, breaching basic human dignity and legal obligations.
Dozens of immigrants in Boston released from ICE custody after a federal judge blocks a controversial Trump-era policy, signalling a major shift in US immigration enforcement.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem alleges the Biden administration deliberately chose the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as 'Angola', to house immigration detainees due to its fearsome reputation, raising serious human rights concerns.
Australia signs a £400m agreement with Nauru to establish a deportation facility for foreign-born former detainees, amid heightened border security measures.
A British-Australian academic and her partner are facing espionage charges in Iran after being detained for months without formal accusation. Their family breaks silence on the shocking secret court case.
Hotel giant Marriott International sparks outrage by contracting with ICE to house migrants in a Louisiana facility. Critics condemn the move as profiting from detention.
Dozens of immigrants held in an Indiana detention facility have begun a hunger strike, protesting against inhumane conditions and indefinite detention by ICE.