Detentions

Dubious Assault Charge Against Azeri Journalist

Colleagues of Seymur Hezi say the accusation doesn’t hold water, and he is just one more on the list of independent voices put out of circulation.

5 Sep 14

Police in Nakhichevan shrug shoulders as calls for accountability mount.

30 Aug 14

Analysts say rising number of prosecutions indicate a concerted campaign against NGO sector.

8 Aug 14

First visit in years highlights lack of regular outside monitoring.

8 May 13

Activist says her protest was intended to draw attention to authorities’ crackdown and the fate of detained family members.

3 May 11

Uzbekistan's most famous imprisoned dissident, Muhammad Bekjanov, vows to continue his political struggle.

14 Nov 05

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