Human rights
Armenia Criminalises Offence
Using foul language or “hurting the dignity” of public figures could lead to up to three months in jail.
17 Aug 21
Kyrgyz Authorities Under Fire After Turkish “Abduction”
Experts fear that circumstances surrounding man’s disappearance will tarnish Kyrgyzstan’s image.
14 Jul 21
Fears Over Turkey’s Looming Exit from Istanbul Convention
Erdogan accused of courting “conservative cults” with controversial move.
14 May 21
Myanmar: ‘The Coup Has Robbed Us of Our Rights’
Anyone associated with the protests risks arrest, and no one knows where they are taken.
1 May 21
Iraqi Women Will Not Be Silenced
Wave after wave of protest has shown what freedom of expression really means.
9 Feb 21
Sudan’s Struggle For Reform
Many repressive laws have been repealed – but progress is slow.
9 Feb 21
Yemenis Still Demand Their Rights
Despite their suffering, people refuse to give up on fundamental freedoms.
9 Feb 21
Tajikistan Jails 80-Year-Old for Extremism
Lengthy prison term handed to elderly man described as political persecution.
5 Feb 21
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