as in prisoner
one that has been taken and held in confinement
all internees were released upon the cessation of hostilities
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prisoner
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Return Strong said the prison offered months of delay for one individual with a broken wrist and finger, limited mental health care, mold covering the shower walls, restricted visitation, took away access to fruit and stuck prisoners with years of solitary confinement.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025 -
In a statement, Venezuela's government confirmed the release of 252 prisoners from CECOT.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
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“Internee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internee. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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