Human rights

Another Turkmen Reporter Silenced

12 Oct 11

Once the standard ideological textbook in Turkmenistan, the Ruhnama is gradually being shifted to the margins. (Photo: IWPR)

Once the standard ideological textbook in Turkmenistan, the Ruhnama is gradually being shifted to the margins. (Photo: IWPR)

Turkmenistan Clings to "Holy" Book

20 Sep 11

Raising Awareness of Rights Issues in Iraq

20 Sep 11

Journalist Idrak Abbasov inspects the damage after an attack on the family home. (Photo: Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, Azerbaijan)

Journalist Idrak Abbasov inspects the damage after an attack on the family home. (Photo: Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, Azerbaijan)

Azerbaijani Journalist Under Pressure

IWPR contributor believes attack on family members was retribution for his work as reporter.

16 Sep 11

Uzbekistan's "Revolutionary" Rights Reform

15 Sep 11

Tashkent Sends Hostile Message on Human Rights

7 Sep 11

Iraqi Officials Urged to Exhume Anfal-Era Graves

Authorities have begun excavating one site where some 300 victims are buried, but say they lack the resources to start work on six others.

16 Aug 11

Iraq: Jun/Jul '11

IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.

10 Aug 11

Raising Awareness of Rights Issues in Iraq

IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.

10 Aug 11

New Wave of Prison Rebellions in Kazakstan

Rights activists say conditions haven’t improved despite recent convictions of warders found guilty of torture.

26 Jul 11

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