Human rights

Convicts Protest Against Torture at Notorious Uzbek Jail

Uzbek Migrants “Exploited” in Kazakstan

Time for Tajikistan to End Death Penalty

Government should move from moratorium to full abolition, leading lawyer says.

OSCE Needs Stricter Criteria for Members

Security grouping meeting in Kazakstan to be pressed on human rights issues by alternative gathering.

Turkmenistan's Clannish Leader

President Berdymuhammedov’s court consists of a handful of political survivors but mostly protégés drawn from his tribe.

Kazak Capital in Shutdown Mode for OSCE Meeting

Instead of promoting human rights issues, regime accused of tidying them away.

Iraq: Aug/Sep ‘10

Activists say IWPR Iraq human rights broadcast has helped raise awareness about abuses among decision-makers and the general public.

Rights TV Show Bolsters Iraqi Activists

Activists say IWPR Iraq human rights broadcast has helped raise awareness about abuses among decision-makers and the general public.

Award for Human Rights Defender From Uzbekistan

Central Asian Rights Activists Seek OSCE Action

Local groups back international calls for new post dedicated to protecting human rights defenders.