Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in Kyrgyzstan
It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.
30 Mar 15
Rule of law
Calls for Better Child Protection in Kyrgyzstan
Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.
30 Mar 15
Tajik Dissident's Murder Rattles Opposition
Warnings that opposition leaders are also at “grave risk” of attack.
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
Armenia: Domestic Abuse Bill Back on the Table
After past failures, campaigners are optimistic that parliament will pass the new legislation this time round.
5 Feb 15
Georgian Government Prefers New Gold to Old
Disputes over archaeological site continue as “limited” mining works start.
2 Feb 15
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
26 Jan 15
Long Delays, Harsh Conditions for Afghans Awaiting Trial
Authorities in Laghman and Paktika provinces urged to do more to ensure basic standards are met in prison system.
8 Jan 15
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
24 Dec 14
Probation System Seen as Major Step Forward in Armenia
New agency will focus on rehabilitating offenders rather than simply locking them away in overcrowded jails.
16 Dec 14
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