Detentions

Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Irina Vereshchuk with exchanged prisoners. © Irina Vereshchuk/Telegram

Ukrainian Female Prisoners Suffer Inhumane Conditions

Civilians and soldiers alike are denied medical care and subjected to arbitrary punishment by Russian forces and their proxies.

31 Oct 22

An abandoned house destroyed by Russian missiles in Bakhmut, Ukraine. © Scott Olson/Getty Images

Ukraine: Deportation is a War Crime

With some 1.5 million Ukrainians already expelled to Russia, legal experts weigh options for prosecution.

16 Aug 22

LEFT – Anna Vuiko with her father Roman, who was abducted by Russian troops from his house in Hostomel, in Kyiv region, on March 2. The 50-year-old, who needs medications, remains in captivity, but Russian officials deny he is in their custody. RIGHT – Olena Yuzvak was taken from her house in Hostomel on March 20, together with her husband Oleg and her 22-year-old son Dmytro. She was released the following day, Oleg returned one month later, but Dmytro's whereabouts remain unknown. © LEFT - Courtesy of Anna Vuiko. RIGHT – Courtesy of Olena Yuzvak.

Russia Holds Ukrainian Civilians Hostage

Moscow refuses to acknowledge thousands of detentions as prisoners families’ fear for their fate.

14 Jul 22

The Rodriguez Roman family unites to send parcels to the three jailed brothers and sisters. In the picture Emilio Roman (father) and Liset Rodriguez (aunt). © Werner Holt

Cuba: La Güinera Waits for News of Its Detainees

Nearly 100 people from the impoverished neighbourhood were detained in connection with the July 2021 protests.

23 Mar 22

Prominent Kyrgyz investigative journalist Bolot Temirov as he was arrested in the office of the outlet he founded, Terminov Live, on January 22. © Kloop.kg

Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Investigative Journalist

Case highlights growing pressures on free expression in Central Asian state.

2 Feb 22

Vikram Ruzakhunov, a well-known jazz pianist on his return to Kyrgyzstan. © Ala-Too 24

Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan

Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.

11 Jan 22

Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, overseeing the repatriation of 10 Armenian servicemen in December 2021.

Can the EU Support Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace?

While Brussels is keen to provide technical help and mediation, its role can only go so far.

6 Jan 22

Armenian servicemen in frontline trenches separating the Armenian-controlled territory from the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorny Karabakh, pictured in May 2016. © Monica Ellena

The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs

As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.

25 Nov 21

Belarusian dissidents in Poland call for international support against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko after authorities forced a plane to divert to Minsk to allow the detention of a prominent opposition activist. © Omar Marques/Getty Images

Torture Continues in Belarus

Even small acts of defiance can have serious consequences.

2 Sep 21

Protesters demanding that Roman Protasevich be freed in Warsaw, Poland.

Fears Grow Among Belarusian Diaspora After Arrest

Calls for further sanctions as well as heightened protection for pro-democracy campaigners.

28 May 21

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