Dismay as NGO Law Goes Through in Kazakstan
Attempts to block or amend contentious bill come to nothing.
4 Dec 15
Human rights
NGO Law Brings Chill Wind to Tajikistan
Activists move abroad in anticipation of restrictions.
26 Nov 15
Cubans Disillusioned by Lack of Change Under Raúl Castro
After reforms at home and a diplomatic breakthrough with Washington, many are unhappy that so little has changed for them.
15 Nov 15
Azerbaijan: Campaign Against Meydan TV Continues
“First they destroyed opposition-leaning and independent media inside the country, and then they shifted to the international media."
3 Nov 15
Disabled Armenians Battle Workplace Prejudice
Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.
2 Nov 15
Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
27 Oct 15
Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
25 Sep 15
Meydan TV Latest Focus of Azerbaijan Media Clampdown
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
23 Sep 15
Pilate's Pardons in Cuba
Rights groups say mass prisoner release includes no one jailed on political grounds.
20 Sep 15
Afghans Condemn Abuse of "Dancing Boys"
Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.
17 Sep 15
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