Someone Like Khadija
Jailed reporter Seymur Hezi realises he is in the same Azerbaijani prison as top female journalist Khadija Ismayil.
21 Jan 15
Human rights
Azerbaijan Turns on US-Funded Broadcaster
Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.
16 Jan 15
Arbeit Macht Frei
Political prisoner deemed “workshy” as pretext for turning down his application for release.
13 Jan 15
Long Delays, Harsh Conditions for Afghans Awaiting Trial
Authorities in Laghman and Paktika provinces urged to do more to ensure basic standards are met in prison system.
8 Jan 15
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
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
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