prisoner swap

Navalny Aides Say The Russian Opposition Leader Was Close To Being Freed Before His Death

Associates of the Russian opposition leader say talks had been underway to exchange him and two U.S. citizens for a Russian imprisoned in Germany.
By DASHA LITVINOVA, AP

U.S.-Venezuela Prisoner Swap Brings 10 Americans Back To U.S. Soil

The American detainees were back on U.S. soil late Wednesday, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
By JOSHUA GOODMAN, ERIC TUCKER and REGINA GARCIA CANO, AP

Trevor Reed Rejects Criticism Of U.S.-Iran Prisoner Swap Deal

"Refusing to negotiate ... does not guarantee that they’re not going to take other hostages,” said the former U.S. Marine, who was released by Russia in 2022.
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Iran Releases 5 U.S. Prisoners In Swap, Official Says

Officials had said that the exchange would take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By JON GAMBRELL, AP

Family Of American Says He Was Freed By Taliban In Prisoner Swap

Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran and civilian contractor, was kidnapped in Afghanistan in January 2020.
By Eric Tucker and Rahim Faiez, AP

Iran Frees American Scholar Held Since 2016 In Prisoner Swap

The trade involves detained Princeton graduate student Xiyue Wang and scientist Massoud Soleimani.
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP

Ted Cruz Is A Little Confused About The Iran Prisoner Agreement

But he still hates it.
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Iran Releases 4 American Prisoners After Months Of Top-Secret Negotiations

Jason Rezaian is coming home.
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Prisoner Swap Frees Lebanese Soldiers And IS Leader's Ex-Wife

By Tom Perry and Laila Bassam, Reuters