Sanctions

The US should strongly advocate for political prisoner releases, global freedom

The Hill30 October 2026, 15:30 UTCUnited States of America

While celebrating recent political prisoner releases, author Nicole Bibbins Sedaca argues that the United States must use sanctions and diplomatic pressure to challenge the systemic use of imprisonment by autocratic regimes.

Read the full story at The Hill Open in the live monitor

Related discussion groups

No group discusses this yet. Start a discussion group and attach this story.

More news about United States of America

Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy lawsCBS News30 October 2026, 16:49 UTCUnited States of AmericaAfter a top Army general was fired this week, a Pentagon official said he had failed polygraph tests. Some attorneys say the disclosure could run afoul of privacy laws.
Alaska Senate: Judge fast tracks new bids to dismiss DOJ lawsuit over 2nd Sullivan candidacyCNBC30 October 2026, 16:48 UTCUnited States of AmericaThe winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate, or if Democrats take control of the chamber.
AI is going to be something that changes economy - San Francisco Fed's Mary DalySeeking Alpha Tech30 October 2026, 16:33 UTCUnited States of AmericaEconomic data
CD&R pursues buyout of $40bn card processor Global PaymentsFinancial Times30 October 2026, 16:27 UTCUnited States of AmericaDeal for US company would rank among largest buyouts in history
Moment istoric. Papa Leon a votat la alegerile din SUA, bifând cel puțin o premierăHotNews30 October 2026, 16:26 UTCUnited States of AmericaPapa Leon al XIV-lea, născut la Chicago, a trimis prin corespondență buletinul de vot pentru alegerile americane de la jumătatea mandatului, conform anunțului făcut vineri de Vatican. Suveranul Pon...
Could US midterms impact the EU? Transatlantic ties hit new low after Trump-Putin diesel dealFrance 2430 October 2026, 16:24 UTCUnited States of AmericaGovernment leadersFrom the EU's perspective, the second Trump presidency has felt even more destabilising than the first. From making the false claim that the EU was set up to "screw" the United States, to slapping...
Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing TaylorWinnipeg Free Press30 October 2026, 16:22 UTCUnited States of America
Miami Firms Buy InterContinental Hotel for About $300 MillionBloomberg Markets30 October 2026, 16:22 UTCUnited States of AmericaGencom and White Bridge Capital bought the InterContinental hotel in downtown Miami, marking the companies’ third joint hospitality deal in the past year.

More on Sanctions

U.S. sanctions have been imposed on former head of Libya’s Judicial Police, Osama Najim, over acts of torture - MTV LebanonGoogle News30 October 2026, 15:58 UTCLibyaSanctionsU.S. sanctions have been imposed on former head of Libya’s Judicial Police, Osama Najim, over acts of torture MTV Lebanon
El Dibu Martínez mostró cómo le quedó la mano tras la lesión con la que tuvo que atajar durante el MundialClarín30 October 2026, 14:53 UTCUnited KingdomSanctionsEl arquero se recuperó a tiempo para ser convocado por Scaloni y disputar el torneo.Sin embargo, lo hizo de una manera no tradicional, que hoy le dejó secuelas.Tras sufrir un choque con el Chelsea,...
Morocco votes against ending US embargo on Cuba, reversing 2025 UN position - HESPRESS English - Morocco NewsGoogle News30 October 2026, 14:22 UTCMoroccoSanctionsMorocco votes against ending US embargo on Cuba, reversing 2025 UN position HESPRESS English - Morocco News
Cuba recibe a su diplomático expulsado por EEUU tras un altercado en Naciones UnidasClarín30 October 2026, 14:10 UTCCubaSanctionsUn diplomático cubano fue expulsado de EE.UU. tras un altercado en la ONU, donde intentó apartar el móvil de un funcionario estadounidense.Cuba considera la acción de EE.UU. una maniobra para influ...
Nikoladze quoted in The Christian Science Monitor on the effectiveness of tariffs authorized by the Russia Sanctions Act of 2026Atlantic Council30 October 2026, 14:02 UTCRussiaSanctionsRead the full article here The post Nikoladze quoted in The Christian Science Monitor on the effectiveness of tariffs authorized by the Russia Sanctions Act of 2026 appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Trump Considers Lifting Sanctions on Putin’s ‘Slush Fund’OilPrice.com30 October 2026, 14:00 UTCRussiaGovernment leadersFour days after Russia launched its all-out effort to subjugate Ukraine, the US government and other Western allies fired a broadside of financial sanctions aimed at punishing the Kremlin’s wallet...