Kazakstan Shrugs Off Human Rights Concerns
Economics count for more than rights, and western governments have little leverage anyway.
16 May 13
Human rights
Life in a Cuban Jail
Journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias speaks about his own experiences, and the mistreatment of other prisoners.
8 May 13
Sixty on Hunger Strike in Eastern Cuba
Authorities step up intimidation in hope of ending protest.
2 May 13
Freedom for Detained Cuban Journalist
Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias spent half a year in jail without being sent to trial.
10 Apr 13
Hunger Strikes for Jailed Cuban Journalist
Journalist colleague and three others up the pressure on the authorities to deliver on promise of freedom.
10 Apr 13
Azeri Muslims Protest Theologian's Arrest
Authorities’ attempt to portray Islamists as threat could drive them to team up with wider opposition.
9 Apr 13
Hopes of Freedom for Cuban Journalist
Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias abandons three-week hunger strike after authorities hint at release.
2 Apr 13
Cuba: 500 Detentions in February
Rights group also says political prisoner died after hunger strike.
26 Mar 13
Cuba Goes Before UN Rights Body in May
Review will focus on what government promised to do, but those pledges ignored key recommendations on civil and political rights.
11 Mar 13
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