Prisoners
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris released from prison in Iran
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French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran since May 2022, were released from Tehran's Evin prison on Tuesday and are now at the French ambassador's residence. This conditional release marks a first step toward their return to France, announced Emmanuel Macron. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot praised their good health and vowed to continue diplomatic efforts.
Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is considering major policy changes to allow prisoners to vote in all five leadership positions except the presidency. This would enable them to select governors, senators, MPs and others for the first time. The move draws on constitutional rights and past court rulings.
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The Cuban government announced on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, the release of 2,010 people deprived of liberty as a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. The measure excludes those who committed crimes against authority, charges commonly applied to political prisoners. No list of beneficiaries has been published, preventing verification of inclusions.