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Imprisoned Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called in a message published on Tuesday for all parties to the peace process in Turkey to make genuine efforts to ensure it succeeds.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Imprisoned at age 61, he served nine years in a remote northern Nevada prison, including a stint as a gym janitor.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Imprisoned somewhere in England, Jean Topsent would never receive Nanette's love letter.

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2023

Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

Imprisoned for life in a dark cloister, or marry a man I can’t love—old enough to be my uncle!

From The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains by Reid, Mayne