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Forced labor is a problem in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies or nothing. The Trump administration imposed new tariffs, ostensibly to punish countries for failing to curb forced labor, as a previous 10% duty expired.

Burnham criticizes Streeting for a joke about 'letting all the prisoners out' amid public outrage over the early release of PC Harper's killers. The incident has sparked political controversy and public concern.

Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy. This lack of legal framework leaves severely ill prisoners unable to secure early release despite being granted it.

Prisoners can file complaints about mistreatment, but often face retaliation, according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project. Federal prison guards are implicated in preventing lawsuits through such retaliation.

Pakistan urged India to release and repatriate 97 Pakistani prisoners who have completed their sentences in Indian jails. The request is part of a biannual prisoner list exchange under the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, with Pakistan also sharing a list of 250 Indian prisoners in its custody. The Pakistan-India Judicial Committee on Prisoners, established in 2007, has been inactive since 2013 due to tensions.

Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye held a rally to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners. The gathering focused on advocating for the liberation of Öcalan and incarcerated individuals.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stating that 26 years of Putin's rule have led to a history of strikes and losses, with Russia facing casualties and economic strain. Zelensky proposed ending the war through a bilateral summit in a neutral state, prisoner exchanges, and security guarantees from Europe and the US.

Microchips could be implanted under prisoners' skin to track them, as suggested by tech bosses to the prison minister.

GMB's Richard Madeley made controversial remarks about prisoners in El Salvador's mega jail, calling them 'completely beyond redemption,' while fans criticized his on-air performance. The comments sparked public debate about his views and presenting abilities.

Venezuelan prisoners protested peacefully against alleged mistreatment, but security forces responded with gunfire to quell the demonstration. The clash highlights tensions between inmates and authorities over prison conditions.