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political prisoner

noun as in prisoner of war

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Biden is still dealing with war and peace in the Middle East and political prisoners in China.

From Salon

Mr Cotler has represented Iranian political prisoners and has strong ties to Israel.

From BBC

She urged people to march repeatedly, not only for themselves - but for Russians inside the country who can’t do the same, “for the political prisoners… and for those who have been killed.”

From BBC

The Azerbaijani government rejects the claims and says the government holds no political prisoners.

From BBC

He returned to Iran in 2016 to be with his parents, and was arrested and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment in Evin prison, where political prisoners are often imprisoned.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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