Myanmar Frees Ousted President, but Not Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
U Win Myint is a close ally of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s civilian leader. Both were forced from power by the military in a 2021 coup and imprisoned.
Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons
Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners
The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.
Afghanistan Frees American Dennis Coyle from Detention
Dennis Walter Coyle, a researcher from Colorado, had been held since last year by the Taliban government.
Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid U.S. Pressure
The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.
Pardoning Netanyahu Now Would Be Improper, Key Israeli Office Says
Rebuffing pressure from President Trump, a legal office says the prime minister should be pardoned only if he resigns, confesses or is convicted.
U.S. Seeks Extradition of Maduro Ally Alex Saab From Venezuela
The indicted tycoon Alex Saab is being detained in Venezuela on a U.S. request. His case tests President Trump’s sway over the country’s new rulers.
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.
Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.
Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures, Then Rearrests One
Hours after at least 35 political prisoners were released, one of the most prominent was apparently back in custody, raising doubts about the government’s direction and control.