Leading Rights Activist Questioned in Azerbaijan
Leyla Yunus stopped at airport as authorities widen net in “Armenian espionage” case.
8 May 14
Human rights
Despite Protests, Georgia Passes Anti-Discrimination Law
Justice minister rules out bending to church objections to “sexuality” and “gender identity” rights.
2 May 14
Another Azeri NGO Leader Out of Circulation
Hasan Huseynli’s supporters say assault charge against him is a typical frame-up, and reflects a trend of crushing civil society groups outside Baku.
29 Apr 14
Azerbaijani Journalist Accused of Spying for Armenia
Summarily extradited by Turkey, Rauf Mirqadirov faces charges of betraying "state secrets" he could not have known.
25 Apr 14
Bleak Outlook for Sexual Minorities in Kyrgyzstan
Activists report rising trend of homophobic abuse amid widespread intolerance.
21 Mar 14
Top Azeri Journalist Targeted With "Spy" Charge
Khadija Ismayil published a document on the secret service spying on the opposition. Prosecutors say that's a state secret.
21 Feb 14
Azeri Gay Rights Activist's Death Raises Difficult Questions
Gay people often shunned by friends and relatives as well as wider society.
31 Jan 14
Uzbekistan's Thin Line of Human Rights Defenders
Activists put their own safety at risk by helping others.
27 Jan 14
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
18 Jan 14
Contesting Human Rights in Cuba
Government uses term to mean welfare provision while critics call for civil, political and economic rights.
19 Dec 13
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