detainees

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

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Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

WASHINGTON — Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars. Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns But as Harold Jezler followed the media coverage from the United States, he couldn’t help … Read more

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

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A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

DAMASCUS, Syria — The death of a young man with a serious medical condition who was arrested and allegedly beaten by Syrian security forces has stirred up dark memories of torture and other abuse in detention centers under the Assad dynasty’s decades-long rule. A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons … Read more