Does Armenia Need a Truth Commission?
Opinions divided over possible mechanism to restore “systematically violated rights”.
13 Mar 20
Human rights
Ethnic Kazaks Fleeing China Feel Unsafe
Political and economic dependence means that Nur-Sultan has been reluctant to condemn ongoing persecution.
25 Feb 20
Uzbekistan: LGBT Rights Neglected
State oppression is combined with indifference from local human rights groups.
17 Feb 20
Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion
The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.
24 Oct 19
Ethnic Kazaks Flee Chinese Crackdown
More than 1,000 families returned to Kazakstan in the first six months of this year.
26 Sep 19
Stakes High for Tbilisi's First Pride
Five-day event set to go ahead despite security fears.
4 Jun 19
Why Did Dozens Die in Tajik Prison Riot?
Questions asked over second outbreak of serious violence in six months.
23 May 19
Could China Be Softening Stance on Kazak, Kyrgyz Minorities?
Mass release of detainees stirs hopes that international criticism may be working.
22 Jan 19
Tajikistan Cracks Down On ''Extremists''
Rights groups accuse government of a campaign of discrimination.
29 Oct 18
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