detainment

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She added that the family of the British man had been able to speak to him following his detainment.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

To a pastor released after a warrantless detainment.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The case has been closely monitored by human rights groups including Amal Clooney's Clooney Foundation for Justice, which in October questioned the lengthy detainment, citing "repeated postponements and slow progress".

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“We were met with improper searches, detainment without cause, and a complete lack of communication or basic dignity. Our pain was ignored. Our safety was threatened,” according to one person’s Facebook post about the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

None spoke of Citra’s detainment, or her escape to the Chilargentine Region, but some did joke with Marie about that embarrassing journal entry.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman