Human rights

Five Years' Jail for Finding Fault With Azerbaijan Election

Anar Mammadli's group said election giving president 85 per cent win could not count as "free and democratic”.

Azerbaijan: Travel Ban for Activist's Family

Matanat Azizova seen as latest casualty in campaign against dissenting voices.

Georgian Law Change Alone Won't Curb Homophobia

Leading Rights Activist Questioned in Azerbaijan

Leyla Yunus stopped at airport as authorities widen net in “Armenian espionage” case.

Despite Protests, Georgia Passes Anti-Discrimination Law

Justice minister rules out bending to church objections to “sexuality” and “gender identity” rights.

Another Azeri NGO Leader Out of Circulation

Hasan Huseynli’s supporters say assault charge against him is a typical frame-up, and reflects a trend of crushing civil society groups outside Baku.

Azerbaijani Journalist Accused of Spying for Armenia

Summarily extradited by Turkey, Rauf Mirqadirov faces charges of betraying "state secrets" he could not have known.

Bleak Outlook for Sexual Minorities in Kyrgyzstan

Activists report rising trend of homophobic abuse amid widespread intolerance.

Top Azeri Journalist Targeted With "Spy" Charge

Khadija Ismayil published a document on the secret service spying on the opposition. Prosecutors say that's a state secret.

Azeri Gay Rights Activist's Death Raises Difficult Questions

Gay people often shunned by friends and relatives as well as wider society.