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July 29, 2020

ACLU study shows no rise in crime in cities where prisoners were released

Study shows crime rates have remained stagnant or decreased in areas where prisoners were released and arrest rates reduced.
May 9, 2020

UNICEF welcomes release of 85 children from detention in South Sudan

The children were released as part of efforts to decongest prisons as a prevention measure in the fight against COVID-19, and are being reunited with their parents or legal guardians.
May 11, 2019

Nearly 900 children released from armed group in north-east Nigeria

A total of 894 children, including 106 girls, were released from the ranks of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria as part of its commitment to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children.
August 9, 2018

More children released from South Sudanese armed groups

More than 100 children have been released by two armed groups in South Sudan, bringing the total number released this year to over 900.
January 19, 2017

Yemeni prisoner released after 15 years in Guantánamo without charge

A Yemeni man was among ten prisoners released on 16 January 2016 from Guantánamo Bay to Oman, the US Department of Defense has confirmed.
October 30, 2015

Shaker Aamer returns to UK after 13 years in Guantanamo

Shaker Aamer, the last British resident to be held in Guantanamo Bay has landed in the UK, having been detained for 13 years. He landed at London's Biggin Hill Airport shortly before 1.00pm today.
January 30, 2007

Activist pastors released on bail in Zimbabwe

Eight Zimbabwean church leaders have been released on bail after being detained for allegedly holding an illegal political meeting in a church on the evening of 26 January 2007, said officials siad today.