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Bahrain prisoners suspend weeks-long mass hunger strike

Suspension of the strike comes before the crown prince’s visit to the US, and as Bahrain vows to improve conditions.

Al Jazeera

Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier hold White House rally, urging Biden to grant clemency

Hundreds of activists and Indigenous leaders rallied outside the White House in support of imprisoned Native activist Leonard Peltier

The Independent UK

Dog the Bounty Hunter may join search for Danelo Cavalcante

Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman is said to have been keeping up with developments in the search for Cavalcante since his escape

The Independent UK

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Fears prisons could be run by gangs as thousands of guards quit

Thousands of experienced officers have quit the service, leaving prisons vulnerable to increased violence and control by gangs

The Independent UK

Congress poised to spend less on federal prison infrastructure - Roll Call

Congress is poised to spend less next fiscal year on federal prison infrastructure, even as a watchdog reported that there is a dire need.

Roll Call

Hundreds of Bahrain prisoners suspend hunger strike as crown prince to visit United States

Hundreds of prisoners have suspended their monthlong hunger strike in Bahrain just ahead of a visit of the island nation’s crown prince to the United States

The Independent UK

Who are the prisoners in the US-Iran swap deal, and what has been agreed?

The US is allowing Iran access – with strings – to $6bn that has been frozen under international banking sanctions and now the prisoners have been flown out of the country

Evening Standard

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Daniel Khalife: escapes are just one symptom of a failing prison system

Following the recapture of escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife, there will no doubt be an inquiry into the prison system and how an inmate managed to apparently strap himself to a van and be driven out under the noses of prison security. But whether another inquiry prompted by a prison…

The Conversation

Pennsylvania police defend against criticism of Danelo Cavalcante manhunt after revealing killer is armed

‘We have considered him dangerous from the very start, it changes nothing,’ Lt Col George bivens told reporters on Tuesday

The Independent UK

The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better

Prisoners and prison officers have long been familiar with the dire state of the UK’s prisons. The escape of Daniel Khalife from HMP Wandsworth in London now has many people wondering what life is like behind bars.

The Conversation

Escaped Pennsylvania inmate is now armed with a rifle, police say

Danelo Cavalcante "is considered armed and extremely dangerous," police say. "He is now armed with a .22-caliber rifle with a scope and flashlight mounted on it," stolen from a resident's garage.

WEKU

Separate cell with armed guards allotted to Chandrababu Naidu at Rajahmundry Central Prison, says DG Prisons

Govt steps up security for judge hearing APSSDC scam case involving ex-CM Naidu. Special cell with CCTV cameras, armed guards & doctors provided at Rajahmundry Central Prison. Entry prohibited, visitors allowed only with Naidu's consent. Police provide 1 inspector, 2 armed guards & 3 policemen 24/7.

The Hindu

What’s happening with the Iran-US prisoner swap deal?

Tehran and Washington are expected to exchange prisoners after Iran regains access to its blocked money.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Police provide update on Danelo Cavalcante search after prison escape

Watch as police provide an update on the search for Danelo Cavalcante on Tuesday, 12 September, 12 days after his escape from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania.

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Kate meets ‘amazing’ drug detection dog on prison visit

The Princess of Wales met inmates and staff at HMP High Down in Sutton, Surrey.

Evening Standard

Princess of Wales sports finger injury during visit to men’s prison

HMP High Down is a category C men’s prison and young offender institution which is home to around 1100 prisoners.

The Guardian - US

Pennsylvania armed fugitive ‘hiding in countryside’ as 13-day manhunt continues

Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run after escaping prison as police warn people to stay indoors

The Hindu

Chandrababu Naidu still thinking about the people and State in prison, says wife Bhuvaneswari

Expressing concern over threat to life of TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry Central Prison, his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari on September 12 (Tuesday) said that the facilities being provided to former Chief Minister were not up to what was expected. Mr. Naidu was shifted to Rajahmundry Central Prison…

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The Independent UK

Kate Middleton grins as she’s sniffed by drug sniffer dog during visit to prison

The Princess of Wales visited HMP High Down to learn about how prisoners were being helped to overcome addictions

The Independent UK

Homeowner opens fire on Danelo Cavalcante after he stole rifle from Pennsylvania home

Cavalcante, 34, escaped from Chester County Prison on 31 August, days after he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend

The Independent UK

Kate visits prison to learn about charity’s addiction work with prisoners

HMP High Down is a category C men’s prison and young offender institution which is home to around 1100 prisoners.

Evening Standard

Can justice secretary Alex Chalk survive the prisons crisis?

The MP for Cheltenham is battling a justice system in meltdown and a jailbreak. Katie Strick profiles the man of the moment in SW1

The Independent UK

Danelo Cavalcante update: Escaped convict’s mother says he ‘had no choice’ in girlfriend’s murder

Pennsylvania State Police warned locals that the fugitive is now ‘armed’ after stealing a .22 calibre rifle from a home in East Nantmeal Township

The Independent UK

Wandsworth prison ‘escapee’ Daniel Khalife’s mother breaks silence: ‘He doesn’t live in reality’

Farnaz Khalife said she was worried about her son and just wants to ‘help him’

The Hindu

State will take responsibility if anything happens to Chandrababu Naidu in Central Jail: Home Minister Vanitha

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vanitha assures govt. responsible for Naidu's safety in Rajahmundry Central Prison. Allegations of lack of security false; govt. providing full security, privacy & special food. Separate 'Sneha' block allotted; health good.

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