Human rights

Uzbek Prison Abuses Cause Psychological Damage

Torture in detention remains commonplace, activists say.

2 Aug 10

22 Jul 10

Council of Europe mission finds problems with freedom of expression and association.

22 Jul 10

11 Jul 10

Young men grabbed off the streets and forced into the army.

6 Jul 10

Campaigners hope jailed reporter’s popularity will increase pressure on authorities to review case.

18 Jun 10

Probe of living conditions for residents of a Sulaimaniyah slum.

11 Jun 10

Focus on cost of treatment and problem of mentally ill people living rough.

10 Jun 10

Spotlight on experiences of Kurds forced to leave shelled border villages.

9 Jun 10

Uprooted families in rural Kurdistan tell of struggle to get by.

9 Jun 10

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