Detentions
Ethnic Kazaks Fleeing China Feel Unsafe
Political and economic dependence means that Nur-Sultan has been reluctant to condemn ongoing persecution.
What Lies Behind Arrest of Tajik Journalist?
Relatives and colleagues say that charges of inciting ethnic and religious hatred are baseless.
What Lies Behind Arrest of Tajik Journalist?
Relatives and colleagues say that charges of inciting ethnic and religious hatred are baseless.
Armenia Declares War on Thieves-in-Law
Government promises zero tolerance against the underworld.
Why Did Cuba Jail This Journalist?
Rights defenders say that unusually harsh punishment reflects wider troubles for Havana regime.
Kyrgyzstan: Extremism-Related Convictions Triple
Experts call for comprehensive approach to deradicalising prisoners.
Ethnic Kazaks Flee Chinese Crackdown
More than 1,000 families returned to Kazakstan in the first six months of this year.
Kyrgyzstan: Atambaev Detained, But Not Out of the Game
Experts say arrest only marks a temporary truce in an ongoing power struggle.
On the Ground With the Kazak Protestors
Human rights observer warns that the authorities ignore the demonstrators at their peril.