Rule of law

"Volunteering" Gone Mad in Uzbekistan

Armenian Prisoners in Extreme Protests

Human rights defenders say convicts driven to desperation by poor conditions and unheeding officials.

Are Kenyan Police Ready for Elections?

Force still under-resourced and poorly equipped as March polls approach.

Georgian Businessmen Fight for "Stolen" Property

Last government accused of wrongful seizures of business assets.

Azeri Anger Roused by Soldier's Death

Government forced to respond to strength of public feeling after young conscript dies.

More Arrests in Georgia

Pace of investigations into President Saakashvili’s allies accelerates.

Witness Protection Failings "Endanger Future Cases"

IWPR report and accompanying film pinpoint deep flaws in the way traumatised victims are treated when they agree to testify.

Kazak Information Bill in Limbo

Legislation is seen as much-needed step forward, but it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

Scepticism at Plan to Curb Uzbek Police

Disputed Ownership of Afghan Site Used by NATO

Officials say local men claimed rights over land because they knew it was prime real estate.