as in prisoners
one that has been taken and held in confinement
all internees were released upon the cessation of hostilities
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prisoners
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But as of Saturday, only 11 people had been released, up from nine a day prior, according to Foro Penal, an advocacy group for prisoners based in Caracas.—
Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Human rights organizations say only 11 prisoners have been released so far — less than 1% of the total.—
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“Internees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internees. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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