How I Voted No to a Donetsk Republic, Four Times

Russian Captain to be Tried for Detention and Torture

Civilians were illegally detained and brutally treated during the occupation of strategic town.

Tajik Coalition Tearing at the Seams

Opposition parties run into legal difficulties, making their election chances even slimmer.

Latin America: Journalism Continues to Hold Power to Account

Despite coming under constant attack, independent media are achieving remarkable impact.

Press Freedom Struggles in Kenya

Cases of harassment have mounted amid a surge in police brutality as well as overt government antagonism.

Crimea: Tortured into Confession

The detention and sham trial of a reporter illustrates how the Russian-controlled authorities treat independent media on the peninsula.

Sabre Rattling Over South Ossetia

Following South Ossetia’s rejection of a Georgian peace plan, is Tiblisi preparing for war?

Captured Russian Paratrooper Pleads Not Guilty

Accused declined to answer questions from journalists during most recent court hearing.