Prison

Arnel Joseph is among several dead after an exchange of gunfire near Port-au-Prince.

Prisoners and their families describe the emotional, physical and financial toll of the pandemic.

The director of the prison on the outskirts of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince was among those killed.

Kremlin critic has been transferred out of maximum-security jail in Moscow, Russian state media reports.

Ecuador raises death toll from one of country’s bloodiest prison riots, as police chief warns new riot under way.

Deadly fights broke out between rival gang members in three prisons, but authorities say situation is now under control.

Report warns the imminent release of ‘explosive’ US intelligence document could entangle one of the king’s sons.

Officials said gun and knife battles between rival gangs erupted on Monday night in three separate prisons.

Two Syrians should be released in return for a young Israeli woman in swap mediated by Russia.

The offshore jail symbolises the excesses of the US ‘war on terror’ because of harsh interrogation methods and torture.

Prominent women’s rights activist has been released after more than 1,000 days in detention.

Advocates and legislators want increased transparency from corrections facilities as inmates ‘fear for their lives’.

Salah al-Haider and Bader al-Ibrahim released pending trial set for March 8 in Saudi’s Specialized Criminal Court.

Putting a stop to private prison contracts cannot address dire conditions for inmates, especially during a pandemic.