Human rights

Afghan Human Rights Body Held to Account

Citizens say that more needs to be done to confront legacy of conflict.

14 Jul 15

After entrapment and interrogation, a series of prisons and finally a miraculous release.

8 Jul 15

Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.

29 Jun 15

OSCE politician says it’s a “sad day” when a civil society leader is forced out by his government.

22 Jun 15

Talk of deportation highlights vulnerability of migrant workers.

19 Jun 15

Hosting image-boosting European Games while shutting down human rights criticism hasn't worked, if the aim was positive headlines.

15 Jun 15

Instead of freeing prisoners as usual on a national holiday, the authorities continue putting their opponents behind bars.

29 May 15

A mother longs to see her only son again.

27 May 15

A prisoner finds some small comfort in rituals and fortune-telling.

27 May 15

A young man is seized by government forces while on his way to an exam.

22 May 15

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