UN urged to address plight of Bhutanese political prisoners and refugees

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB), an exile-based Bhutanese civil society organization, has called for the rights of Bhutanese political prisoners, addressed the Bhutanese refugee crisis, and advocated for the establishment of an independent human rights body in Bhutan.

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Govt to implement parole system for well-behaved prisoners

The government is set to introduce a parole system, allowing prisoners who have completed two-thirds of their sentences to remain outside of prison. The post Govt to implement parole system for well-behaved prisoners appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

President Paudel pardons 482 prisoners

Kathmandu, May 29. President Ram Chandra Paudel has, on the recommendation of the government, pardoned 482 prisoners on the occasion of Republic Day. Issuing a statement today, the Office of the President has said that 482 prisoners were pardoned on the occasion of Republic Day in accordance with Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal, […] The post President Paudel pardons 482 prisoners appeared first on Aarthiknews:: A leading business & economic news portal from Nepal.

Pakistan releases 66 Afghan prisoners

Taliban officials on Wednesday said that 66 prisoners, including childrens, were released from the prisons.

Pakistan releases 66 Afghan prisoners

Taliban officials on Wednesday said that 66 prisoners, including childrens, were released from the prisons.

Taplejung prison houses six times more prisoners than capacity

The district prison, Taplejung is struggling without space to accommodate inmates. So much so, it is forced to house more than six times more prisoners than its actual capacity.

Russia ready to discuss prisoners' exchange with US: Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said Moscow is ready to discuss the exchange of prisoners with the US within the framework of the already existing channel approved by the leaderships of the two countries.

Russia ready to discuss prisoners' exchange with US: Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said Moscow is ready to discuss the exchange of prisoners with the US within the framework of the already existing channel approved by the leaderships of the two countries.

Russia ready to discuss prisoners' exchange with US: Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said Moscow is ready to discuss the exchange of prisoners with the US within the framework of the already existing channel approved by the leaderships of the two countries.

Myanmar announces amnesty for 814 prisoners

Myanmar on Saturday announced a pardon for 814 prisoners and seven foreign prisoners to mark the Diamond Jubilee Union Day, state-run media reports said.

Myanmar announces amnesty for 814 prisoners

Myanmar on Saturday announced a pardon for 814 prisoners and seven foreign prisoners to mark the Diamond Jubilee Union Day, state-run media reports said.