Syria uncovers Assad-era underground prison

A local from the village claimed that the agricultural land where the prison was found belonged to a member of the Baath regime’s National Defense Forces militia

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Iraq releases over 9,000 prisoners under general amnesty law: Minister

“More than 9,200 prisoners have been released under the amnesty law,” Justice Minister Khalid Shwani said in a televised interview, adding that 60,000 inmates remain in the ministry’s facilities.

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Iraq says general amnesty ‘significantly’ reduced prison overcrowding

"The law has contributed significantly to reducing overcrowding in prisons," a spokesperson for the Iraqi justice ministry said, adding that new detention facilities are being built across the country to mitigate overcrowding.

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Iraqi prisoner dies days before amnesty release, family alleges torture

Haider Saud Rashid al-Aliawiy, a prisoner set to be released under Iraq’s General Amnesty Law, died in custody just two days before his scheduled release, prompting allegations from his family of foul play.

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UNAMI urges Baghdad to conduct ‘fair, transparent’ investigation into death of jailed Iraqi engineer

The dubious nature of the death of Bashir Khalid Latif in a Baghdad prison has provoked controversy and led to allegations of foul play at the hands of prison authorities, with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq expressing their hopes for an impartial investigation into the matter.

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Suspicious death of jailed Iraqi engineer sparks controversy

Latif was arrested after getting into an altercation with a federal police officer, also accused of being responsible for the assault the engineer was subjected to in prison

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Iraq releases up to 500 prisoners per general amnesty

There are reportedly over 60,000 inmates across 30 Iraqi prisons. The capacity of the facilities is around 25,000.

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Iran repatriates 43 prisoners from Kurdistan Region

The Iraq-Iran border runs for more than 1,600 kilometers, with its security and movements monitored by border guards on both sides.

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Iraq's plan to transfer prisoners faces resistance over budget, security concerns

The decision has drawn pushback from the interior ministry’s rehabilitation and correction service. A directive issued by Major General Saleh Ali Abdul-Habib, head of the service, ordered prison directors to stop accepting new inmates and to halt prisoner transfers to courts and prosecutors

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