Azerbaijan: External Scrutiny Unwelcome
As the European Games approach, the government tries to accentuate the positive and silence critics.
24 Apr 15
Human rights
Azerbaijan Convictions Don't Convince
“Arrests can take away our freedom, but not our desire to be free” - human rights defender Intiqam Aliyev
23 Apr 15
Needless Lawmaking in Tajikistan
In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.
17 Apr 15
Lavish Spending on Euro-Games as Azeri Economy Falters
Splashing out cash on first-of-its-kind sporting event seen as a valuable PR exercise by Azerbaijan’s leaders.
3 Apr 15
Crimean Tatar TV Silenced
Russian authorities close ATR television station as arrests and searches continue.
1 Apr 15
Fears for Detained Azerbaijani Rights Defender
Taleh Khasmammadov reportedly in grave condition after suicide bid.
20 Mar 15
Tajik Dissident's Murder Rattles Opposition
Warnings that opposition leaders are also at “grave risk” of attack.
16 Mar 15
Azerbaijan: Arrests Continue Ahead of Euro-Games
Authorities ignore CCTV film of alleged victim taking a dive so waiting police can arrest human rights defender as “hooligan”.
12 Mar 15
Shafi's Story
Political prisoner tells the life story of a young cellmate who spent his teenage years living homeless on the streets of Baku.
27 Feb 15
Prison Trains and Black Marias in Azerbaijan
Defendants spend a lot of time shuttling between court hearings and detention centres.
18 Feb 15
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