detention
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The BBC has learned Saleh's family were made aware of his arrest when they contacted the British Embassy after seeing media reports about his detention.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
On Monday, Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala said that the petitions were dismissed but that the court had ordered authorities to complete the investigation without granting any additional extensions of detention.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The detention has also drawn criticism from advocates, who say it risks undermining morale among service members.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Steyer has repeatedly expressed remorse about his former firm’s ties with the detention company.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
All four boys got three weeks of detention, and Mr. McCabe kicked them off the basketball team.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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