Syria: A Decade of Insults
A daughter is stigmatised by her father’s links to the Muslim Brotherhood.
2 Jun 15
Opposition
Arrests, Not Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Instead of freeing prisoners as usual on a national holiday, the authorities continue putting their opponents behind bars.
29 May 15
No Let-Up to Repression in Azerbaijan
One arrested, two jailed, one ordered to stay in detention after more than a year without trial.
10 May 15
Kyrgyz Opposition Fading From View
With an election due this autumn, there is less pluralism around than might first appear.
16 Mar 15
Former Kazakstan Insider's Death Marks End of Plummeting Career
Feared while in power, Rahat Aliev failed to rebrand himself as an upstanding dissident.
27 Feb 15
Georgian Government Unhappy About Opposition Role in Ukraine
Kiev has enlisted Saakashvili-era officials to help carry out badly-needed reforms.
25 Feb 15
Armenian Opposition Force Backs Down
After calling for the downfall of the president, Prosperous Armenia’s leader has a change of heart.
25 Feb 15
Outrage at Attack on Armenian Oppositionist
Opposition parties demand swift action to find perpetrators of abduction and assault, and suspect government members of complicity.
20 Feb 15
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
24 Dec 14
Tajik Islamic Party Focuses on Female Vote
Its backing for a female presidential candidate last year helped win new supporters.
22 Nov 14
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