While the World Looks Elsewhere, Putin Consolidates his Power

Russia’s government swiftly moves ahead while the rest of the world is consumed with concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. For example a reset on President Vladimir Putin’s previous terms, allowing him to potentially rule the country until 2036.

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Amid Spread of COVID-19, Kyrgyzstan Should Free Azimjon Askarov

  • Kyrgyzstan, Statements
  • 1 April 2020

In an open letter, Civil Rights Defenders and eight other organisations urge the President of Kyrgyz…

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to Respect Right to Privacy of Citizens in Self-Isolation

  • Montenegro, Statements
  • 25 March 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon the governments of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina to respec…

Hungary: State of Emergency Is No Excuse for Undermining Rule of Law

  • Hungary, Statements
  • 24 March 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon the Hungarian government to withdraw an emergency draft law, submi…

Call for the Establishment of a Swedish National Human Rights Institution with Adequate Resources

  • Statements, Sweden
  • 23 March 2020

To Prime Minister Stefan Löfven: Civil Rights Defenders and other civil society actors have long adv…
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