US Deal: Mixed Responses From Cuban Dissidents
Some see thaw as “betrayal”, others as an opportunity to set conditions that Havana must meet.
28 Dec 14
Human rights
Azerbaijan Law Makes it Easier to Stifle Media
Changes to the law make it easier to get the courts to shut down inconvenient newpapers.
23 Dec 14
"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
17 Dec 14
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
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