"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
17 Dec 14
Human rights
Bluff and Nonsense in Prison
A political prisoner reflects on psychology and power relationships among his fellow inmates.
17 Dec 14
Photojournalist Jailed for One Year
Yoel Bencomo Martínez, who photographed images the government didn't like, gets 12 months after spending over a year in custody.
16 Dec 14
Torture by TV
An Azerbaijani opposition figure reflects on the quality of state TV seen from inside a detention cell.
16 Dec 14
Top Azerbaijani Journalist Behind Bars
Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova reflects determined campaign to "extinguish freedom of expression", says leading editor.
10 Dec 14
Armenian Human Rights Defenders Predict Harsher Environment
As activists mark Human Rights Day 2014, they say things are likely to get worse once the country is part of Russia’s political project.
10 Dec 14
Georgians Call for Better Health and Safety at Work
Analysts say government will have to adopt laws to meet European standards sooner or later.
28 Nov 14
Will Kazakstan Adopt Anti-Gay Legislation?
Ambition to host Winter Olympics could deter government from copying Moscow’s homophobic law.
22 Nov 14
Turkmenistan's Reforms: Genuine or Just Window-Dressing?
Constitutional amendments unlikely to translate into real change.
14 Nov 14
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia on "Gay Propaganda" Law
Proposed law envisages a year in jail for anyone deemed to be promoting a“positive attitude” to homosexuality.
10 Nov 14
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