Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion
The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.
24 Oct 19
Human rights
Ethnic Kazaks Flee Chinese Crackdown
More than 1,000 families returned to Kazakstan in the first six months of this year.
26 Sep 19
Stakes High for Tbilisi's First Pride
Five-day event set to go ahead despite security fears.
4 Jun 19
Why Did Dozens Die in Tajik Prison Riot?
Questions asked over second outbreak of serious violence in six months.
23 May 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
Tajikistan Cracks Down On ''Extremists''
Rights groups accuse government of a campaign of discrimination.
29 Oct 18
Combatting Extremism in Kyrgyzstan: Everyone's At Risk
Hundreds face trial over allegedly radical books, videos or pamphlets.
3 Oct 18
Work of Afghan Human Rights Body Questioned
Locals claim that few Afghan have even heard of the flagship organisation.
5 Jan 18
Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Still Struggling
Although conditions have improved since the end of the Taleban era, prejudice remains rife.
30 Nov 17
Trinidad and Tobago: A Nation in the Closet
The country is one of seven Caribbean countries that criminalises same sex relationships.
19 Sep 17
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