Dossier
life sentences
Coverage of life sentences in the Nexus archive.
- In Uruguay, Kast urges harsher penalties for crime leaders and total prison isolation
Chile's President José Antonio Kast called for life sentences for leaders of organized crime and total prison isolation to prevent gang operations from behind bars during an official visit to Uruguay. He made these remarks after meeting with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi.
- In shift, Fatah opens leadership vote to terror convicts freed in hostage deals
Fatah has opened its leadership vote to include terror convicts released through hostage deals, allowing them to participate in Palestinian Authority (PA) leadership elections. The decision grants voting rights and potential seats to individuals previously serving life sentences for deadly attacks, as confirmed by a recent conference.