The New York Times – Music:
Maria Kalesnikava is campaigning for the West to engage with the regime in Belarus that imprisoned her for more than five years.
Category: Political Prisoners
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James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
The New York Times – Music:
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
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How Prison Inspired Jafar Panahi to Double Down on Filming Illegally
The New York Times – Film:
During filming, the authorities discovered “It Was Just an Accident.” But a French producer had been engaged to finish this ultimate winner of the top prize at Cannes.
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Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.
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Brittney Griner Speaks to Reporters for First Time Since Release From Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Ms. Griner is preparing for her next basketball season in the W.N.B.A. She has called for the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, whom U.S. officials say is being wrongfully detained by Russia.
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Trial in ‘Argentina, 1985’ Began Quest for Justice That Continues Today
The New York Times – Film:
“Argentina, 1985” has resurrected the country’s military rule, which ended 40 years ago. The quest persists to hold those accused of crimes against humanity accountable.
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Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.