Who is Baku Trying to Impress?
The costs of Azerbaijan putting its name on the map are high, but the benefits are not clear.
26 May 19
Detentions
Azerbaijan Eases Rules – Only to Reimpose Them
Moves seen as tactic to calm international criticism.
12 Feb 19
Could China Be Softening Stance on Kazak, Kyrgyz Minorities?
Mass release of detainees stirs hopes that international criticism may be working.
22 Jan 19
Protest Mounts in Azerbaijan
Hunger strikes and public rallies called as demands grow to release detainees.
18 Jan 19
Tajikistan Cracks Down On ''Extremists''
Rights groups accuse government of a campaign of discrimination.
29 Oct 18
Inside Azerbaijan's Prisons: The Anatomy of Corruption
Inmates must shell out for even basic services.
5 Sep 18
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Jailed Far From Home
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.
27 Feb 18
Afghan Prison Deemed Death Trap
Prisoners endangered as building work stalls on new premises.
13 Dec 17
Azerbaijan: IWPR Journalist "Abducted"
Investigative reporter forcibly returned to unknown fate at hands of security services.
1 Jun 17
Afghanistan: Female Detainees Face Sexual Abuse
Prisoners say they are harassed by police officers and justice officials alike.
28 Mar 17
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