But no prominent political prisoners were released.

In April 1945, he was transferred to Tyrol together with other prominent prisoners.

On board were the camp's most important and prominent prisoners as well as family members of the 20 July plotters.

A prominent Chinese political prisoner was believed to have begun a hunger strike today to protest the way he has been treated, his wife said.

In July 1944, a camp section for prominent prisoners from France was set up.

The Government said today that it was releasing two prominent political prisoners before the completion of their sentences.

Now the world's most prominent political prisoner is free.

China released its most prominent pro-democracy prisoner today, sending him to exile and medical treatment in the United States.

Burma has released its most prominent political prisoners in the biggest step yet towards reform.

The president had also indicated his willingness to seek the release of Mexico's most prominent political prisoners.