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Discover Ludwig"prisoner of conscience" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to a person who has been imprisoned for their beliefs or actions, rather than for any criminal offense. You can use this phrase when discussing political prisoners, human rights issues, or cases of injustice. Here is an example: "The human rights organization has been advocating for the release of the prisoner of conscience, who has been detained for speaking out against the government's actions."
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prisoner of conscience
noun
Anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views
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Amnesty International adopted him as a prisoner of conscience.
In 1991, Amnesty International declared him a prisoner of conscience.
Amnesty International has adopted her as a "prisoner of conscience".
Amnesty International declared me a prisoner of conscience.
Amnesty International considers him a "prisoner of conscience".
Amnesty International has called Ms. Niazova a prisoner of conscience.
Amnesty International have made him a prisoner of conscience.
Look, I didn't want to be a prisoner of conscience, either.
"I think I was the healthiest prisoner of conscience in the world".
Raif is a free-speech activist and a prisoner of conscience, not a criminal".
It has recognised Halawa, who celebrated his 19th birthday last month, as a "prisoner of conscience".
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