Homs Activist Pessimistic About UN Observers
Rate of shelling has fallen since United Nations team arrived in the area, but locals fear government forces will hit back with a vengeance when monitors leave.
1 May 12
Interview
No Political Will to Fix Kazakstan's Broken Prison System
Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.
19 Mar 12
Tajikistan Lifts Facebook Block
Social networking site was among several blocked following article predicting president’s removal.
13 Mar 12
Kyrgyzstan: Unchecked Nationalism Threat to Stability
Government needs to take decisive action to contain ethnic tensions stirred by 2010 violence, leading rights activist warns.
8 Mar 12
Janaozen Still a Live Issue in Kazakstan
Europarliament member describes meetings with oil town residents, and how the Kazak authorities are responding in the aftermath of violence.
5 Mar 12
Tajikistan's Limited Options
At home, the government confines appointments to circle of insiders, while abroad the country has few real friends.
9 Feb 12
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