Political prisoners10 Dec 2024Relatives of missing Syrians 'suspended between hope and despair'A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing.10 Dec 2024Middle East25 Aug 2024The lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed warWhen a Russian prisoner swap hit headlines recently, a jailed musician’s fatal hunger strike went unnoticed.25 Aug 2024Europe2 Aug 2024Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from PutinBoth also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them. 2 Aug 2024Europe2 Aug 2024Watch: BBC on the runway where US freed prisoners arrivedThe BBC's Will Grant is at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as the US welcomes back three of its citizens after the Russia-West prisoner swap.2 Aug 2024World2 Aug 2024Biden, Harris greet freed prisoners on return to the USThree US citizens who were being held in Russia arrive on US soil after biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War.2 Aug 2024World1 Aug 2024Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swapAmericans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.1 Aug 2024World23 Nov 2023Hostage families: 'Until I see them I won't believe anything'Relatives of those held anxiously wait to see if their loved ones will be among the captives freed.23 Nov 2023Middle East19 Sep 2023Moment freed US citizens land after Iran prisoner swapFive Americans freed from Iran have arrived back in the US after a controversial $6bn prisoner swap.19 Sep 2023World6 Aug 2023Belarus isolates opposition prisoners to break spiritFamilies of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.6 Aug 2023Europe