Detentions

The Rodriguez Roman family unites to send parcels to the three jailed brothers and sisters. In the picture Emilio Roman (father) and Liset Rodriguez (aunt). © Werner Holt

Cuba: La Güinera Waits for News of Its Detainees

Nearly 100 people from the impoverished neighbourhood were detained in connection with the July 2021 protests.

23 Mar 22

Prominent Kyrgyz investigative journalist Bolot Temirov as he was arrested in the office of the outlet he founded, Terminov Live, on January 22. © Kloop.kg

Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Investigative Journalist

Case highlights growing pressures on free expression in Central Asian state.

2 Feb 22

Vikram Ruzakhunov, a well-known jazz pianist on his return to Kyrgyzstan. © Ala-Too 24

Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan

Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.

11 Jan 22

Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, overseeing the repatriation of 10 Armenian servicemen in December 2021.

Can the EU Support Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace?

While Brussels is keen to provide technical help and mediation, its role can only go so far.

6 Jan 22

Armenian servicemen in frontline trenches separating the Armenian-controlled territory from the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorny Karabakh, pictured in April 2016. © Monica Ellena

The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs

As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.

25 Nov 21

Belarusian dissidents in Poland call for international support against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko after authorities forced a plane to divert to Minsk to allow the detention of a prominent opposition activist. © Omar Marques/Getty Images

Torture Continues in Belarus

Even small acts of defiance can have serious consequences.

2 Sep 21

Protesters demanding that Roman Protasevich be freed in Warsaw, Poland. © Kuba Kaminski

Fears Grow Among Belarusian Diaspora After Arrest

Calls for further sanctions as well as heightened protection for pro-democracy campaigners.

28 May 21

Roman Protasevich during his public address from the detention facility in Minsk.

Pressure Steps Up Over Belarus “Hijack”

Journalist’s arrest puts protest movement back on international agenda.

26 May 21

A protest in Berlin demanding the release of Ukrainian POW's.

Ukrainian Prisoner-of-War Exchange Deadlocked

Experts warn of "ugly and dirty political game" over detainees.

11 May 21

Georgia: Risking All to Cross the Enguri

Pandemic restrictions mean that many face arrest or serious harm if they try to cross into Tbilisi-controlled territory.

30 Apr 21

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